Background Checks: Our Philosophy

Are background checks just about digging for dirt or finding skeletons in the closet? No, not at all.

It is true that background checks can help shine more light on an candidate, and that can be important because statistics say not everyone is completely honest on their applications. After all, background screening got its start when an employer was held liable for an employee’s deadly actions. In fact, the legal and financial implications for hiring the wrong person can be huge. Some sources say employee theft tops out at $25,000 a month. That’s not pocket change.

And these days, background checks are much more than a business issue.

Background checks have bounced around the national spotlight, while lawmakers consider similar questions with the immigration ban. It’s a mammoth issue with multiple sides. Should the focus be adding extensive screening to look for criminals? Or is current screening enough? Should our focus be more on welcoming all the talented newcomers?

The political debate promises to ramble, but, for a business, the need for new talent is more immediate and the goal is deeper than it may appear on the surface.

Background checks do aim to protect, but looking at the screening process through that lens means missing the bigger picture.

The goal is not to identify the unqualified candidates, but to identify the person that best meets your company’s hiring criteria. It’s more about verifying the positive instincts you already have for your candidate. Using a background check to look for the positive helps you find the right candidate, and can also help you find a candidate’s strengths, experts say.

At ClearStar, we believe background screening is not about keeping bad people out. It’s about empowering you to let the good ones in, affirming decisions that have already been made and allowing you confidently welcome new team members. Call ClearStar today to get started!

At ClearStar, we are committed to your success. An important part of your employment screening program involves compliance with various laws and regulations, which is why we are providing information regarding screening requirements in certain countries, region, etc. While we are happy to provide you with this information, it is your responsibility to comply with applicable laws and to understand how such information pertains to your employment screening program. The foregoing information is not offered as legal advice but is instead offered for informational purposes. ClearStar is not a law firm and does not offer legal advice and this communication does not form an attorney client relationship. The foregoing information is therefore not intended as a substitute for the legal advice of a lawyer knowledgeable of the user’s individual circumstances or to provide legal advice. ClearStar makes no assurances regarding the accuracy, completeness, or utility of the information contained in this publication. Legislative, regulatory and case law developments regularly impact on general research and this area is evolving rapidly. ClearStar expressly disclaim any warranties or responsibility or damages associated with or arising out of the information provided herein.