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Pre-Employment Screening: 
Minimizing Risk in Hiring

Are you willing to take a chance on the wrong hires?

At VERIS, we understand that employee screening, often referred to as pre-employment screening and background checks, is a critical yet frequently overlooked aspect of the hiring process. Our mission is to help you mitigate the risks associated with hiring by providing comprehensive background checks that reveal essential information, ensuring you make informed hiring decisions.

 

Pre-employment screening is a vital step in minimizing the risk of bringing unqualified or dishonest individuals into your organization. It goes beyond the resume and interview, uncovering crucial details that may impact your decision to hire or promote a candidate. This can include identifying inconsistencies and omissions in a candidate's education and work history or uncovering undisclosed criminal records.

 

Pre-employment screening is generally conducted with the written consent of candidates. Execution of a letter of consent alerts candidates to the screening process and discourages candidates from presenting inaccurate and overstated information, and ensures compliance with personal data protection laws and regulations e.g. the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). 
 

These checks typically fall into three key categories:

 

1.     Identity Verification: These checks seek to confirm a candidate's identity and personal details, ensuring that the person you are considering for employment is who they claim to be.

2.     Credential Checks: This category focuses on establishing a candidate's credentials, including academic and professional qualifications and work history. It helps you ensure that the qualifications and experience on a candidate's resume are accurate.

3.     Integrity Checks: Integrity checks concentrate on disclosing potentially adverse information, such as criminal records and litigation history, providing you with insights into a candidate's background that may impact their suitability for the role.

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Benefits: A well-designed and executed screening program not only reduces hiring risks but also contributes to enhanced team morale, increased productivity, and improved overall performance.

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Consent and Compliance: Our pre-employment screening is conducted with the full consent of candidates, ensuring transparency in the process and compliance with data protection laws like the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).

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Customized Solutions: At VERIS, we offer custom-tailored screening solutions that match your unique risk tolerance and budget. Whether you're launching a screening program for the first time or re-screening existing employees, our experts are here to help you design an approach that suits your specific needs.

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Why Choose VERIS?

  • Experience: We've screened over 4,000 candidates in 2023 and more than 27,000 individuals since 2010, making us experts in the field.

  • Independence: Unlike recruiters, headhunters, or outsourcing firms, we have no vested interest in the outcome of a background check. Our priority is to uncover any adverse information.

  • Data Security: As a data processor, we prioritize the integrity and security of the information shared with us, ensuring strict compliance with data privacy laws and regulations.

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