{"id":242,"date":"2020-08-27T09:54:45","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T04:24:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atomic-temporary-113163122.wpcomstaging.com\/?p=242"},"modified":"2020-08-27T09:54:45","modified_gmt":"2020-08-27T04:24:45","slug":"why-do-you-need-background-checks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.ongrid.in\/blogs\/why-do-you-need-background-checks\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do you need background checks?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It has been a few decades since the background check practices have become a vital part of the recruitment process in India. Candidates do their research in choosing an organization to work with; similarly, organizations conducting a detailed background verification (BGV)<\/a> has become an accepted norm in the industry. What started out as a practice for white-collar professionals (eg. bankers, consultants, software engineers) has now permeated into blue-collar jobs as well. However, the nature of checks may be different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A question most HR leaders grapple with the articulation while answering this question –  why do we need background checks<\/em><\/strong> for employees or contractors?<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Well, here is a simple answer. Each of the points below would have deeper reasoning, that gets derived from the processes and methodologies that are followed as part of the BGV process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Eliminate the risk of a bad hire<\/li>
  2. Maintain a high-quality workforce<\/li>
  3. Ensure legal compliance<\/li>
  4. Maintain the brand value and reputation<\/li>
  5. Enhance workplace safety<\/li>
  6. Avoid financial liability<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    In our experience, we have seen job applications and scenarios, where a layman cannot vouch for the authenticity of claims by the candidate, resume, or supporting documents submitted by the candidate. We have seen a high percentage of discrepancies in employment and education records claimed by white-collar employees, whereas criminal records and fake address discrepancies have been found in many for blue-collar employees. The percentages vary across roles and jobs, and it would not be fair to generalize. The percentages would also depend on the particulars of the checks conducted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    With exponential technological advancements of the 21st century, we have seen a lot more challenging cases coming our way, which a layman cannot vouch for authenticity. We have seen 70% to 80% discrepancies happening in Employment and Education records for white-collar employees, whereas Criminal and Address records discrepancies have topped for blue-collar employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here, we will just summarize at the most common discrepancies that get highlighted and eliminated upon conducting a BGV:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Mismatch in the period of employment<\/li>
    2. Mismatch in remuneration<\/li>
    3. Fake salary slips, relieving letters<\/li>
    4. Fake education degrees or certificates<\/li>
    5. Mismatch in the addresses<\/li>
    6. Ongoing criminal cases against the candidates<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Once a case is made, the next task for HR leaders is to choose a partner for conducting BGV. But even before that, one needs to understand the cost and assign budgets for the same. One of the common misconceptions<\/a> is that the BGV process comes with a very high cost, this leads to organizations hesitating from conducting background checks of their new joiners, or making some makeshift arrangements in-house. On running back-of-the-envelope calculations, we realize that the cost of a bad hire is significantly more than spending INR 199-499 for some basic background checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      OnGrid<\/a>, with a high degree of automation and digitization in its processes, has managed to cut the costs of background verification<\/a>, and pass on the cost benefits to its clients!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      More importantly, it would be wise to look at the return-on-investment (RoI) element from a different lens. One wrong hire is equivalent in magnitude to not hiring a deserving candidate who can do wonders for your organization. Once you put this in perspective, the decision to set up a BGV program<\/a> for your organization or startup would seem like a no-brainer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      To get more insights around BGV, or if you wish to conduct BGV for your organization, write to partner@ongrid.in<\/a> or book a demo<\/a> now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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