We’ve all been there: overworked, burnt out, tired of picking up others’ slack at the office.
But building the right team takes time. You want to invest in the right people. You don’t want to onboard the first applicant who sends a resume your way, only to regret your decision in a matter of weeks or months.
This is where background screening comes in.
If you are looking for new staff, eliminate the risk involved in hiring those who could pose a threat to your organization. Comprehensive, accurate pre-employment screening is crucial—and it’ll help you streamline the hiring process in no time.
Here are three reasons to make background screening a key part of your hiring process:
1. Reduce Turnover
By conducting background checks on your candidates, you can decrease turnover at your company.
Not only will you lessen employee burnout—by making sure you have enough people on staff— but by screening applicants for a good cultural fit, you can hire people who will likely stick around longer.
2. Increase Security
A standardized background screening process will allow you evaluate candidates’ criminal and even driving backgrounds before you make a decision.
It’s paramount, really: Investing in a reputable screening service will protect your staff and ensure your company data and other assets are secure.
3. Pinpoint Dishonesty
We all want to hire honest people, right? By conducting background checks, you can make certain you do just that.
The screening process is designed to help you identify embellished resumes, false credentials or references, and other discrepancies that tend to raise a red flag. And Umbrella Security Services is here to help.
If you are ready to hire a new employee, do your due diligence by investing in thorough background screenings. Please contact us for more information on how we might be of service to you.