Avoid Negative Publicity
Negative Publicity can Cripple a Nonprofit
Bad publicity caused by an errant employee or volunteer can severely damage an organization’s reputation with its funding sources, its constituency, and the public. This negative impact on funding and reputation can cripple an organization to the point of closure.
How Do Background Checks Help?
Prior history is a good predictor of future performance. Background checks are used by employers to verify the freely volunteered information provided by applicants (usually through a resume or job application). Because of the large number of applicants who make false claims, Criminal Record Checks, Prior Employment Verifications, Education Verification, License Verifications, and other research tools can reveal potential problem areas. Through careful and wise use of the information obtained in proper background checks, employers greatly reduce or eliminate the risk of negative publicity.
In many cases there is little difference in the eyes of the public or the law between employees and volunteers who perform essential functions of an organization. Volunteers should be screened just as carefully as employees who would be performing similar roles. Also, the public, the courts, and regulatory agencies expect extra vigilance during the selection process of those who will be dealing with the infirm, the elderly, and children, as well as those who will have access to living quarters or residences. Such staff should be carefully screened. Proper background checks greatly reduce the likelihood of hiring a bad employee or volunteer, and thus they reduce the likelihood of negative publicity.
We can help you determine what information may be obtained, how long it takes to gather, and how to get started.
Need Help Deciding Which Searches to Choose?
- For a summary of our suggestions on what should be in a thorough background check, see Comprehensive Background Checks.
- For a complete list of all our searches, see Elements of a Background Check for Employment Screening.
- We are also happy to answer your questions. Just give us a call at 530-346-6626.
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