Effective Risk Management Strategies: Pre-Employment Screenings

The Link Between Pre-Employment Screenings and Risk Management

As an employer, you want a staff that performs their job well and enjoys what they do. Pre-employment screenings are an effective way to identify appropriate candidates, but they’re also one of the best risk management defenses available. Preventing theft often comes to mind when considering background checks and other screenings as part of the pre-employment process, but theft is only one risk that can be avoided with the help of a comprehensive screening.

Prevent Workplace Violence

Workplace violence is a major concern for most organizations. Conducting a criminal background check on potential employees will help you to identify any previous instances of physical violence, harassment, or threatening behavior that could be replicated in the workplace. Criminal background checks can also identify past criminal behavior that could place your organization at risk for lawsuits resulting from inappropriate behavior towards fellow employees, clients, or vendors.

Pre-Employment Screenings Ensure Honest Employees

Another important hiring consideration is honesty. It’s not uncommon for applicants to present false information about their education, credentials, or employment history. A certain level of due diligence is required before making a hire to ensure that your organization is hiring employees that are dependable and do not pose a risk to your reputation or safety. With access to the right data, you can make hiring decisions that reflect the values of your organization and protect your employees, clients, and stakeholders.

Contact TruDiligence Today

Don’t put your organization at risk by failing to screen your job candidates. Contact us to learn more about our employment screening processes and how we can help you manage your risk.

There’s no doubt about it – TruDiligence is the best in the business when it comes to running pre-employment screenings on prospective hires for your company!