Why Do Backgrounds?

Employers face increased liability where their employees are concerned. There is a real threat that all employers’ face under the legal doctrine "negligent hiring." Employer’s who fail to perform adequate background checks on their perspective hires can be held liable for the illegal acts of those persons while they are on the job. Courts can determine that an employer "should have known" negative facts in an applicant’s history and find them guilty of negligent hiring. One incident can destroy a company’s reputation and leave them in financial ruin. Background screening provides the most effective opportunity to eliminate the candidates who are violent and dishonest.

Ticarta promotes and urges its clients to develop solid pre-employment and employment screening policies. Engaging in employment screening can show that the employer has exercised "due diligence" in their hiring practices helping to avoid negligent hiring lawsuits. Screening provides the information necessary to ensure that you have chosen the right candidate for the job and it saves time and money by helping to reduce loss and employee turnover. It ensures a safer work environment and detects falsifications in job applications, which ultimately increases productivity.

Statistics Of Interest

1. 33% of applicants admit to stealing from their employer
   The American Society of Industrial Security
2. 2 out of 10 applicants have a criminal record
   The American Society of Industrial Security
3. Embezzlement costs companies 4 billion dollars a year
   US Chamber of Commerce
4. 13 people die in workplace violence each week
   HR News
5. 53% of job applications contain false information
   The society of Human Resource Managers
6. Workplace violence costs employers 36 billion dollars per year
   The Gartner Research Report
7. 95% of college students surveyed were willing to include 1 false statement on their resume to get a job
   The American Society of Industrial Security
8. In the average American Business, ½ of new hires don’t work out
   The Gartner Research Report
9. It cost’s $7,000 to replace a salaried employee, $10,000 to replace a mid level employee and $40,000 to replace an Senior Executive
   The Gartner Research Report
10. Substance abusers are absent 3 times more often and use up to 16 times more health benefits as non substance abusers. They are also 6 times more likely to file a workers’ compensation claim.
    US Department of Health and Human Services
11. 30% of businesses fail due to poor hiring practices
    Department of Commerce
12. The average business loses $9 per day per employee due to employment theft. $50 billion is lost annually
    US Department of Justice
13. 1 in 6 violent crimes occur in the workplace
    US Department of Justice