Overview:

This webinar should give you the tools and guidelines to obtain reliable references and determine what types of background checks should be performed for different positions in different industries before hiring.

Being sure that what you see is what you get is very important in bringing new employees into your workplace. Candidates may interview very well and look perfect on paper, but it is essential to verify their credentials and perform due diligence after you have made your choice of a final candidate. By performing reference and background checks effectively you can avoid the pitfalls of finding out too late that you have made the wrong hire and avoid both costly mistakes and, even in some cases, liability.

Why you should attend: We will cover how to verify a candidate’s qualifications in experience, education, character and work ethics as well as meeting any other requirements you have for the position. "Name, rank, and serial number" is not sufficient in verifying whether someone can do the job or will be an asset to your organization. We will also cover methods and policies on drug and alcohol testing. Permission, disclosure and compliance with applicable employment laws will allow you to complete this process with confidence and ease.

Areas Covered In the Session:

• Applications and obtaining permission to check references
  
• Complying with legal requirements of references and background checks
  
• Selecting appropriate references
  
• Verbal and written references: tailoring your questions to fit the job
  
• How to proceed if the company refuses to give information requested
  
• Verifying position, dates of hire and salary when a company is no longer in business
  
• Selecting kinds of background screening
  
• Mandatory background checks
  
• What background checks are illegal or ill-advised: controversies over credit and criminal checks
  
• Verifying education and college transcripts
  
• Drug and Alcohol policies and drug and alcohol tests
  
• Access to references

Who will benefit:

• Chief Human Resource Officers
  
• HR Managers, Directors, and Employment Managers
  
• Hiring Supervisors
  
• Security Officers or Auditors