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here's only so much you can tell from
someone's handshake and smile.
Background checks have become a modern
necessity for facilities of all sizes across the
country. With concern for the organization,
staff and clientele, background checks are a
no-brainer. So the question is not whether
to run a background check, but how to run a
background check.
1) Have a policy in place that supports
background checks.
It is a good idea to associate any screening
the facility conducts with a specific policy.
Potential employees know they are being
treated fairly when the facility conducts
background checks consistently–when it is
your policy to do so. The policy should explain
the purpose of the background check and how
screening is important in order to perform a
specific job. Various background checks exist
to provide employers with the information
necessary to make the right hiring decisions.
Potential employees should be informed of the
background checks that will be performed.
Your policy should also outline what type
of criminal records would make someone
ineligible for a position at your facility. Your
screening service provider may offer to grade
completed reports, which helps set a standard
for hiring that is objective and fair.
2) Determine when you should inquire about
an individual's criminal history.
State-specific laws that govern background
checks vary widely across the U.S. and can
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by Josh preston, S2Verify
