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A business has several responsibilities to ensure clients and customers are protected, as well as other employees. As well as ensuring it is screening other companies it deals with, a company must also ensure the relevant background checks are carried out regarding new employees. Regardless of whether you’re hiring new employees or want to create a new investment opportunity for…
When applying for a job, businesses and organisations will often carry out several checks depending on the type of role being used for. Pre-employment checks allow firms to screen candidates’ backgrounds and ensure they are a good fit for a position. Pre-employment checks can come in various guises, so the screening process won’t always be the same. However, the following…
Know Your Customer Checks, often called KYC Checks, are identity checks that ensure the person a business is dealing with is genuine. Companies must take a series of measures to protect themselves, their customers and their employees, and KYC Checks are an essential part of the process. Businesses can find traits of fraud or money laundering by continuously reviewing accounts…
Credit checks can be essential to the hiring process but carrying them out quickly can be problematic for some businesses. However, this doesn’t mean there aren’t options for those using credit checks to vet new employees. What Details Does a Business Need When Carrying Out a Credit Check Once a business has obtained permission from the job applicant, it will…
Identity fraud can be frustrating and time-consuming when dealing with customers and hiring new employees. Fortunately, many advancements have made it difficult for criminals to participate in identity fraud, but this doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen. As such, a business must be mindful when hiring new people or accepting investments from third parties that there are potential threats, so verifying…
When working with or alongside other businesses, many opportunities are often created. However, a company must ensure it is safeguarded when forming relationships with other professionals, which can be quickly done via document verification. Although some businesses may pay for products or services upfront, there can be other instances when an agreement is put in place. However, should an agreement…
Although initially created to help businesses decide where to issue finance, credit checks have become integral to background screening when applying for jobs. They are also used for many other aspects of life, including buying a house or vehicle. As such, it is of the utmost importance that credit scores are maintained. The following is an overview of why it’s…
Although fake documentation is something companies must contend with, there can also be instances when genuine documentation has been tampered with. Many companies and organisations assume that having a human inspect documentation is enough, but unfortunately, this isn’t the case, In addition to fraudulent documents looking closer to the real thing, there can also be instances when ID from another…
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Background checks are carried out in different ways depending on the job role. However, those working with children will be subjected to stringent background checks. The following is an overview of the assessments made when becoming a teacher and why they’re carried out. Identity Check The identity of the person applying for a position must be confirmed before accessing other…
