Why Rescreening Employees Matter

For many employers across America, background screening is purely an element of the initial hiring process. According to HireRight’s 2024 Global Benchmark Report, 57% of responding employers stated they did not conduct any form of post-hire monitoring or screening. Fifty-three percent of respondents clarified that the absence of regulatory requirements drove that decision. While post-hire screening is common in some industries, it has so far not been a priority for other employers.

Falsified Background Checks: Lessons for Employers to Learn

In today’s competitive job market, it’s crucial for employers to conduct thorough background checks on potential employees. A falsified background check can have serious consequences, damaging an organization’s reputation and hindering operations. To maintain a trustworthy workforce, employers must stay alert and actively seek out false information in these checks.

Stolen Identity Helps Cyber Hacker Beat Background Check

A prominent cybersecurity firm recently made headlines by unknowingly hiring a North Korean hacker. This breach underscores the growing prevalence of such attempts in the digital landscape. Hackers can identify and exploit weaknesses in traditional pre-employment background check systems for fraudulent activities. By leveraging these vulnerabilities, they can manipulate or create false records that deceive employers during the hiring process.