Top 12 Things to Do Before You Hire

HireRight, a preemployment screening agency that works with businesses across the United States, has come up with some best practices for employment background screening.

1. Establish a background check policy.

2. Insist on dates of employment and education.

3. Conduct a criminal search.

4. Verify credentials.

5. Conduct post-hire background screening.

6. Conduct an international background check.

7. Insist on proof of earnings.

8. Observe a candidate.

9. Obtain a driving record.

10. Screen all individuals.

11. Eliminate manual processes.

12. Ascertain vulnerabilities.

Source: HireRight Best Practices list

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