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PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS/BACKGROUND CHECKS, WHAT ARE THEY?

These checks are essentially an investigation into a person’s character – inside and outside of their professional lives. Some checks you probably already carry out in-house such as: candidate’s qualifications (documents provided), work history (with a reference check), right to work in the country and even a quick social media presence scan. However we provide a full in-depth background screening service for candidates and employees at all levels – from senior executives through to shop-floor employees:

WHY BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE IMPORTANT?

These checks can reduce the risk of hiring someone who could cause irrevocable damage. Firms spend years, thousands, even millions to brand their products and services and one bad hire can cause loss of capital and reputation to an extent that may bring a business to fail. A robust pre-employment check can help you and your company:

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The COVID-19 pandemic is undeniable affecting the world. And the situation is changing at an hourly rate. Businesses are having to adapt quickly in order to survive, i.e. cutting steps in their hiring process, and no-one knows how this will play out. However, there are ways you can mitigate the impact, EmploySmart™ is a full in-depth (and fast) background screening service of employees and candidates at all levels, and industries.

The virus is, unsurprisingly, having a huge impact on businesses and the recruitment industry is certainly not immune to that. Businesses are having to adapt quickly in order to survive and it is very possible that the legacy of COVID-19 may forever change the nature of recruitment and the workplace landscape.

The rise in recruitment fraud is creating a number of challenges – last year it cost £23 Billion just in the UK. The COVID-19 is set to cost even more. And what is particularly worrying for any HR professional is that fraud in recruitment regularly sees genuine businesses used to add legitimacy to illegal behaviour.

Learn how with this FREE ebook. Taken as a whole, this ebook is the perfect primer for any HR professional, business leader and companies looking to avoid employee background screening risks. It provides the tools and knowledge needed to effectively stay ahead of COVID-19. Read more on how to manage the hiring risks during COVID-19.

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OUR EXPERTS

Ashelea Arzadon

Assistant Manager, Investigations

Raheel Abbas Shahzad

Assistant Manager, Investigations

MANAGEMENT

Zafar I. Anjam

Zafar I. Anjam

Group CEO

Anab Gul

Head of investigations

NILOFAR A. Gardezi

NILOFAR A. Gardezi

HRBP & Associate Director

Kanwal Zafar

Managing Director