{"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

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Benefits of background screening<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\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