Common challenges in background checking and how to overcome them
Background checks are an important part of the hiring process. They help businesses make sure that the people they hire are who they say they are and that they don't have any criminal records that would make them unsuitable for the job. However, background checks can also be a challenge.
In this blog, we will cover the most common challenges that businesses face when conducting background checks on potential new employees, along with how to overcome them.
We will also provide tips on how to choose a reliable background check provider, how to get candidates to consent to background checks, and how to make sure that background checks are legally compliant.
Challenge 1: Background checks are time consuming and expensive
Background checks can be both time consuming and expensive, especially when they are conducted manually. However, there is a more efficient way for the checks to be conducted, that will ensure a timely and cost-effective solution – using a software platform. Using a background checking platform means that you are saving time by automating the checks, reducing the need for manual data entry and follow ups, whilst still keeping the checks in house.
Challenge 2: Receiving incomplete or inaccurate information
Unfortunately, incomplete or inaccurate information is par for the course when conducting background checks. This can be due to a variety of factors, such as human errors or outdated information and records. In order to tackle this issue, it is important to use the correct sources to verify information, including education history, previous employers and publicly available records.
Challenge 3: Legal and compliance issues
With there being many legal and compliance issues to deal with when conducting background checks, it is important to keep on top of regulations and laws that are relevant to the role you are hiring for. Using a reputable background check service means that you can trust that they have the correct resources and expertise to conduct thorough and accurate background checks.
Challenge 4: candidate privacy concerns
With the type of information that candidates will be submitting for pre-employment background checks, it isn’t unexpected that they may be concerned where the data they are sharing will be going. In order to ease candidates concerns, it is important to have a background checking policy in place that clearly outlines where this information will go and be kept, along with gaining the candidate’s consent. This not only ensures that you are remaining compliant as an employer, but also means that each candidate will be treated fairly, and not subject to human bias.
As we have mentioned above, these are some of the most common pain points that businesses are facing when conducting background checks on new employees, however there are ways in which these difficulties can be diminished, which we have outlined. By following our tips, you can make the process more efficient and effective for your business.
If you would like to find out more about how VettingGateway’s software solution can support you with your vetting pain points, we would love to help, so book a meeting with a team member below!
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