Why Screen? (Examples From The News)

Securing Your Workplace

How can you better secure your workplace? The majority of corporate theft is internal. How does this happen? This can occur with negligent hiring processes, as well as negligent internal investigations. A lack of communication or a breakdown of internal security procedure or equipment could also contribute to the internal breach. The best precaution is to know who you are hiring before you extend your trust and offer employment. Conducting appropriate background checks can help prevent some of the underlying behaviors that could stunt your company's potential growth. Keep on reading

Adverse Selection: Are You Attracting Criminals to Your Workplace?

In today's security-conscious business environment, more than 80 percent of all large companies are conducting background checks as part of the hiring process, and many mid-sized to small companies are following suit. But what about those companies that don't perform background checks? They may be risking more than they realize due to a phenomenon called adverse selection. Read the rest of the story (pdf)

Avoiding Hiring Disasters by screening your applicants

Getting rid of a bad employee following a hiring disaster is a slow, painful process. It can result in a law suit and even if you win, you lose. Read more

Investigators: Felons on payroll of well-known, local plumbing company

"I can't believe someone can hire someone like that," Kathy said. "What are they thinking? He's representing that company and he comes in and does such a rotten job. The hair on the back on my neck is standing up right now."

Even though there's no state screening of contractors, some local companies take matters into their own hands. They conduct background checks on their employees using private screening companies. Read the rest of the story