Employment Background Checking
Employment screening - Know who is working for you
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Employee Background Checks have never been more important
Any business depends on human capital for its commercial success, but not all employees will do their best for the business.
One way to minimise the risk of being damaged by this type of employee is to embrace employment screening. Unfortunately, not all firms have a large human resources department and some lack the expertise for background checking, but at NorthgateArinso we have the experience to help employers in pre employment screening and can provide essential guidance on the all-important background check.
Employment screening
Imagine a world where everyone was open about themselves; it would be very different from reality. As people often keep secrets, employment screening is imperative. As an employer you have every right to conduct employment screening, but you may need advice. Contact us if you need information on employment screening or, if you or your HR require additional help in relation to best practice in employment screening, we can provide that too.
Understanding pre employment screening
Our highly-qualified consultants understand why pre employment screening is vital. For example, an employee with a record of indolence is unlikely to sustain hard work for a considerable period, and while we believe in equal opportunities we do not believe that poorly motivated individuals should damage your firm. We can arrange tailored training courses for employers who want to know the practicalities of pre employment screening and can offer advice on all aspects of it. Pre employment screening must be subtle, but it has to achieve the major objective of pre employment screening – separating reliable candidates from unreliable ones.
Why employee background checks are necessary
We know that trust is fundamental to business but we should not always trust what people say about themselves, making employee background checks crucial. If someone conceals a poor attendance record, thorough employee background checks will find out the truth. If a worker has a history of dishonesty, employee background checks can reveal it. Employers have a right to know relevant information and employee background checks give you the means to do so.
How we can help
NorthgateArinso PeopleChecking is an online service that allows you to check that candidates (and existing employees) are who they say they are, have the experience and qualifications that they claim, and are eligible to work in the UK. Hiring illegal workers can cost up to £10,000 in fines, so checking that candidates have the right to work in the UK is vital.
How PeopleChecking works
It’s simple – when you’ve completed the online registration you’ll be able to request background checks on a pay-as-you-go basis.
All you have to do is register for the PeopleChecking service, and then just register the person(s) you would like to perform a check on and select the type of check(s) you want to be carried out. The candidate/employee receives an email requesting permission to carry out the checks, and once consent is given the PeopleChecking team will begin.
You’ll receive the results within 5-10 days depending on the checks you’ve asked for, and you’ll be able to monitor progress via our online portal.
What checks can I request?
- 1. Standard identity and financial check
- 2. Employment History Verification
- 3. Academic qualification check
- 4. Professional membership check
- 5. Passport check
- 6. Driving licence check
- 7. Criminal record check (Basic level, standard and enhanced)
Background checking in expansion
In a time of growth, your business may well need to take on more staff. If you neglect background checking your competitors might not, and giving them the edge by failing to perform background checking would be foolish. Someone high up in your organisation may let you down in the absence of adequate background checking, and with hiring people being expensive these days, making the wrong decision can be a costly mistake. If you want your background checking to be second-to-none, trust the experts and use our bespoke services.
Use NorthgateArinso to take the strain away from the complex background check
The modern background check is never simple. You’ll want to know a lot about your workforce and the background check is all part of finding out more, and if you don't want to waste valuable resources, we can do it for you.
For a range of effective human resources solutions, look no further than us at NorthgateArinso. Over 2400 businesses are presently supported by our operation so you know it’s a service you can trust, so for all of your background check needs, make sure to get in touch.
For more information on Employment Backgroud Checking
To find out more about our Employment Screening Services, please call 0845 073 0260 or fill in our short enquiry form.
First Business Support Ltd (No. 03056267) trading as NorthgateArinso Employer Services is
authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for general insurance business.