The Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) has again teamed up with HR.com to survey around 2,000 Human Resources professionals about their background screening practices.
Most Employers Run Background ChecksEmployers around the globe rely on background checks to help them create safe workplaces and make informed decisions. The results from this year’s survey provided metrics highlighting that employers who choose to background screen during their onboarding process are in the vast majority:
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What Components Are In A Background Check?Background reports can include a variety of components that help employers determine if an applicant is qualified and eligible. According to survey respondents, the most common are:
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Why Organizations ScreenThe survey asked HR professionals why they run background checks. Their top response included:
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Who Gets Screened?Another key topic covered who employers are screening:
It’s important to screen anyone who might represent your business. Their actions reflect on your brand and bringing on the wrong person can directly affect your reputation. |
When Are Background Checks Ordered?73% of the people surveyed said they order background checks after extending a conditional offer. One reason for this could be The Second Chance Movement. Numerous states have laws that require employers to conduct interviews or extend conditional offers before running criminal background checks. If a report contains convictions, best practice is to assess each one and determine if they warrant an adverse action. |
International EffortsResults from a final question showed 72% of employers said international screening capabilities are essential. With remote work having become a necessity for many of us, it’s easier than ever to find suitable candidates from around the world making it imperative to be able to screen people globally. |
What We Can Do For YouBackgrounds Online offers a comprehensive suite of city/county, state, national and international criminal searches. Our team can help you customize background check packages to include criminal records, employment, education, reference, and license verifications along with position focused searches such as driving records, drug tests and more. |
The team at Backgrounds Online is active and ready to assist you. We are available to create solutions for all your background screening needs Monday through Friday from 6am to 5pm PT. |