Background Screening Trends 2016
One of the most effective ways of minimising the risk of making a bad hire is to conduct a background check on potential employees. Despite this, Sterling Back check’s Background Screening Trends & Best practices Report 2016 reveals that 42% of UK companies are failing to perform checks, leaving themselves open to fraud and theft, and jeopardising workplace safety and employee morale.
With the estimated cost of a ‘mis-hire’ being between four and 15 times the annual salary, hiring firms simply can’t afford to ignore this crucial part of the recruiting process.
The study provides employers and human resources professionals with essential insight into current background screening trends, challenges and barriers, compliance matters and expectations for 2016. The report also includes tips from background screening experts to help you compare, measure and improve your programme.
The survey, administered in October 2015, includes data from more than 175 respondents in the UK on four main topics:
Motivation for conducting background screening among pre-hires
Challenges and barriers associated with background checks
Types of background screens performed and future plans
Awareness of current and future legislation regarding screening and related privacy laws
