What is done in employee background verification?

This process typically includes verifying the individual's education, employment history, and references. It can also include a criminal background check and/or a credit check.

What is the process of employee verification?

The process starts with identity checks followed by employment checks by calling your last employer. Then, companies look into public databases (criminal records) for any illegal activity. Next, they dig education records to verify your degrees and certificates.

How does verification process work?

It is a process that is used to evaluate whether a product, service, or system complies with regulations, specifications, or conditions imposed at the start of a development phase. Verification can be in development, scale-up, or production. This is often an internal process.

What are the steps in the process of verification?

Verification activities include Analysis, Inspection, Demonstration, and Test. (see below) Choice of verification methods must be considered an area of potential risk. The use of inappropriate methods can lead to inaccurate verification.

Background Check For Employment

Who do companies need background check?

Reports from 133 countries have revealed 2,110 cases of occupational fraud, resulting in total losses exceeding $3.6 billion, highlighting the critical need for thorough background checks. These checks are essential for safeguarding businesses, verifying qualifications, assessing trustworthiness and mitigating risks. In today’s competitive landscape, they are crucial for fostering security and preventing financial losses.

A background check can verify a candidate's work history, experience and education, uncover any resume discrepancies or omissions and reveal a criminal history. Conducting employment background checks helps you make more informed hiring decisions, but it’s important that your background check process remains consistent, legal and fair.

What is background screening?

Background screening is the process of using third-party providers (usually professional background screening services) to thoroughly vet candidates for career opportunities. Sources may include public records, law enforcement, credit bureaus and previous employers.

Difference between basic check and advanced check

A basic background check typically involves verifying fundamental details such as education, employment history and criminal records. It’s a standard part of the employment screening process.

On the other hand, an advanced background check, conducted by Netrika, goes beyond , encompassing biometric checks, drug testing, legitimacy verification of companies, identity authentication, media searches and form 16 verification. This comprehensive approach provides a more detailed analysis of an individual's background, covering a broader range of factors for enhanced accuracy and security.

Risk of not conducting BGC

Studies show that bad hires can cost up to five times their annual salary.
53% of all job applications contain some form of inaccurate information.
Drug and alcohol abusers are involved in approximately 20-25% of workplace accidents.
A Study of 2,410 cases of Occupational fraud reported a total loss of more than $6.3 billion, with the median loss from a single case amounting to $150,000.

How Netrika can help?

Netrika excels in conducting thorough background checks worldwide, meticulously verifying academic and employment records, criminal history and addresses to provide accurate and reliable information. The process involves gathering documents, verifying details through various channels, conducting reference checks and adhering to legal and ethical standards. The candidate's consent is typically obtained before initiating the background check to ensure compliance with privacy regulations. The compiled information is then presented in a comprehensive report for the employer.

Basic checks provided by Netrika:

Education Check

Employment History

Civil/Criminal Record

Address Verification

Reference Check

Misleading/Incorrect/False Information Provided in the Resume

Sanjay Kaushik

Managing Director, Netrika Consulting India Pvt Ltd, ASIS APAC Board Member

CFE, CII, FCIISCM, CATS, CCPS, CFAP

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Aashish Taneja

Co-founder & Director-PES

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Organisations are trying to be proactive with their monitoring to spot suspicious people and packages before crimes occur.

Sanjay Kaushik

CFE, CII, FCIISCM, CATS, CCPS, CFAP Managing Director

Continuous background screening is gaining momentum as employers weigh the advantages of conducting post-hire screenings on their workforce

Aashish Taneja

Co-founder & Director-PES

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What we offer

Data with integrity.
Our methodologies reflect a strict adherence to industry-recognized standards. Moreover, we deliver one of the highest education and employment verification rates in the industry.
We design products and services that adapt proactively to current and future screening needs.
Compliance-driven Strategies Risk mitigation is a crucial component for successful recruitment when developing the brand.
Fast Turnaround Times: To help customers make decisions even faster, we deliver real-time results as they are available, accelerate communications between third parties, and can leverage candidate-provided documentation where appropriate.
Global Reach: With today’s globalised workforce, your background check company must be able to procure candidate background information from around the world.

FAQs

What is background verification services?

Background verification services involve checking the credentials and background of potential employees, including their identity, employment background, address, CIBIL score, academic record, professional, specialised qualification, criminal record verification etc.

What is the most basic background check?

An employment background check typically includes the candidate's work history, educational qualifications, driving record, medical history, and criminal record. These days, verifying candidates' social media has also become an authoritative source of screening.

What is post employment screening?

Post-employment verification: It is a periodic review process to maintain appropriate employee standards. These checks are necessary to rule out any possibility of misconduct or unlawful behavior of existing employees.

What is the basic BGV?

Background verification or BGV is synonymous with employee verification. It is the process of ascertaining the identity and credentials of an individual for the purpose of hiring, loan giving, tenancy, marriage, etc.

What is post-employment verification?

Post employment verification does the work of quantifying the risk levels associated with any particular individual so that the company can tackle those risks in the most effective manner. Regular credit checks and criminal history checks should be mandated.