A MORI survey suggests that more than 7.5 million of Britain?s 25.3 million workforce have misled their potential employer when applying for a job.
Paul Stretton-Stephens, Managing Director of Open Door Security and Risk, basedin Cheltenham, says: ?What can the screening process uncover? There are varying screening services on the market but it?s fair to say that all employers believe that when recruiting it is fundamental to ensure that the candidates are who they claim to be. Too many employers have experienced that failure to verify candidate?s credentials, qualifications, background and the validity of referees can seriously damage the smooth running of a business, its reputation, staff morale, customer confidence and profits. It should however be pointed out that screening can only legally be performed with the candidate?s permission, to assist the employer in finding the right person for the right position. When utilising recruitment or employment agencies – temporary or permanent – employers would do well to enquire as to the level of background checks that their selected agency undertakes. Such services are not inexpensive and it is perfectly reasonable for an employer to establish that they are receiving value for money.?
