{"id":6549,"date":"2020-07-17T13:05:35","date_gmt":"2020-07-17T13:05:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crigroup.com\/?p=6549"},"modified":"2022-03-23T07:16:09","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T07:16:09","slug":"why-background-screening-is-critical","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crigroup.com\/ar\/why-background-screening-is-critical\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19: Background Screening More Critical Than Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"
The COVID-19 pandemic is fundamentally affecting the world and businesses. In this time of crisis, businesses have to adapt quickly to survive, which sometimes means cutting costs and steps in various business processes, including hiring practices. Unfortunately, neglecting to conduct proper due diligence in pre-employment background screening during COVID-19 can have disastrous consequences.<\/span><\/p>\n Many companies are still hiring during the pandemic. Some are hiring at an accelerated rate \u2013 especially in the medical profession and industries dealing with infectious diseases, medical supply, pharmaceutical companies and research facilities. Also, supply chains have changed. The increased need for delivery personnel and filling supply gaps in countries under quarantine are driving more hiring and, subsequently, a need for quick and effective pre-employment screening.<\/span><\/p>\n For more about how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting hiring and increasing risk, download our new FREE ebook: \u201c<\/span>Employee background screening during COVID-19: everything you need to know & more<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/a>\u201d Learn about how \u201cmoney mule\u201d scammers are taking advantage of the COVID-19 crisis and how EmploySmart\u2122 can help mitigate risk and keep your organisation better protected.<\/span><\/p>\n Skipping\u00a0<\/span>pre-employment background screening<\/span><\/a>\u00a0increases the risk of hiring someone who could cause irrevocable damage to your organisation. One bad actor in your hire can have serious consequences from the loss of reputation and brand damage to outright fraud or theft. Conversely, a robust pre-employment check can help you and your company:<\/span><\/p>\n EmploySmart\u2122<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is CRI Group\u2019s robust pre-employment background screening service that helps companies of any size and industry avoid negligent hiring liabilities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it\u2019s especially important to ensure a safe work environment for all of your employees. EmploySmart\u2122 can be tailored to meet the requirements of each specific position within your company. As a leading worldwide provider of specialised local and international employment background screening, CRI Group\u2019s services are second-to-none in providing risk mitigation and peace of mind in the hiring process.<\/span><\/p>\n EmploySmart\u2122 provides a full, quick and efficient in-depth background screening service for candidates and employees at all levels. This covers your bases from senior executives to shop floor employees, from registered nurses and communications associates to social workers, project managers and technicians. Our background screening checks include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n In today\u2019s global economy, many corporations engage in international hiring. When doing so, it is critical for each international candidate to verify that they are permitted to work in the region you are recruiting for. You are subject to statutory penalties if you employ foreign nationals who don\u2019t have the correct visas.<\/span><\/p>\n Criminal records checks may be required depending on the role you are recruiting, such as roles with children or vulnerable people, which are highly regulated \u2013 and the rules for these vary from country to country. Privacy laws also vary, which is why CRI Group\u2019s experts’ research and understand local laws so that you don\u2019t have to. CRI Group has established an interdisciplinary team of experts in employment law, best practice and data protection to manage your employment background screenings across borders for you.<\/span><\/p>\n Our specialised approach to\u00a0<\/span>employment screening<\/span><\/a>\u00a0ensures that we operate fully within local laws and in harmony with local culture and customs. Our team have extensive language capabilities, flexible working patterns and intelligent time-zone workflow to provide a comprehensive and fully compliant global screening service.<\/span><\/p>\n Learn more about how EmploySmart\u2122 can help your company stay protected during these strange and uncertain times.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Contact CRI<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00ae<\/span>\u00a0Benefits of background screening<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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