Arecent survey conducted by Ogletree Deakinsindicates what is probably no surprise to many employers — hiring and retention represent the biggest challenge employers currently face. Whilebackground checkswon't necessarily make your employees more satisfied, they can make you more satisfied with your employees.
What Are Employers' Biggest Hiring Challenges?
While dozens of factors contribute to difficulties in hiring and retention, most employees cite pay, job satisfaction, flexibility, safety, and work-life balance as primary influences. Survey results indicate the most common employer responses are increasing pay, providing hiring and retention bonuses, and improving benefits and wellness offerings.
How Background Checks Promote Employee Retention
A small percentage of employers (around 16% of respondents) report relaxing or eliminating background screenings, pre-employment drug testing, and educational requirements. While these solutions may yield short-term results, they are unlikely to develop an effective workforce for most organizations. Rather than eliminating employee screenings, more effective use of screening tools may help to ease the challenges of hiring and retention, such as:
- Selectscreenings best suited to your industryand requirements.
- Achieve better fits for your team or company culture withreference checksandsocial media screeningto help choose candidates who most likely mesh with your current team, and to catch potential red flags.
- Utilizeeducation and credential verificationsto better predict performance and effective hiring choices.
- Take advantage ofcriminal,drug, andsocial media screeningstoimprove workplace safetyand employee satisfaction.
Adhering to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) & Other Laws
Many employers are concerned about making sure their background checks, especially if performed in-house, arein compliancewith theFCRA, "Clean Slate", and other applicable laws. These are important concerns, and failure to abide by these regulations can expose your organization to liability. Working with an experienced, professional background screening company can simplify the process and ensure legal compliance, freeing your hiring team for other tasks.
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