Question

Discuss the importance of conducting background checks in the employee recruitment process.

Answer 1

It is very important to conduct background checks as part of recruitment process.

They aid in verifying prior experience, certifications.

It aids in ensuring honesty of the applicant in the application and interview process.

To verify the criminal conduct of the employee.

To discourage applicants having hiding nature.

This ensures to hire the most qualified employees for the given job.

This helps in reducing the employee liability by practicing "due diligence" in the hiring process.

The background check process helps in right hiring process as recruitment should not depend solely on instinct.