Businesses Must Take Precautions by Screening Current Staff

    LOS ANGELES, CA, October 27, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- CIC, the nation's premiere background screening firm, is taking initiatives to educate their clients and businesses nationwide about the importance of periodic screening of their current employees. By performing employment screening on present staff they not only ensure that their quality standards are being met, but that their business, staff and customers are better protected.

Requiring employment screening on new hires isn't something that is new, and most businesses have already incorporated it into their employment process. According to Experian's 2015 Data Breach Industry Forecast, "employees will be companies' biggest threat".

What many businesses overlook is periodically checking that the employees whom they entrust trade secrets, computer systems, money and product handling, or access to renters' premises continue to maintain a good reputation outside of work.

"These incidents prove we need to rethink our approach to information security," Sword & Shield Director of PCI/EI3PA Services John Harmon said. "We need to take a holistic approach and remember that just because a company is compliant doesn't mean it's secure and being secure doesn't mean you are invulnerable."

Even though a staff member had a clean record two years ago, that doesn't necessarily mean they have stayed that way. Any number of transgressions from felonies, misdemeanors to habitual infractions directly related to business functions may have occurred within that time. Employers may be completely unaware of DUIs, arrests in which their employee made bail, or where he or she is taking illegal drugs. Even minor infractions can affect the company's insurance coverage.

By routinely performing employment screening on current staff, businesses have the ability to assess potential threats, or possibly work with employees who may be in need of help. Sometimes the information that is returned can lead to opening a dialogue with an employee towards rehabilitation to improve loyalty for the organization.

CIC's initiative to educate U.S. businesses about performing employment screening on current staff is just one of the most recent company enhancements aimed at providing quality education at no cost. CIC recommends business owners and Human Resource managers incorporate this process in their H.R. policy, so you can maintain best-in-class service and focus on new and exciting goals for your business next year.

CIC is a leading provider of nationwide employment background checks, drug screening and verification services, offering employers an all-inclusive solution to expedite and better manage their recruitment and on boarding initiatives. With the nation's most comprehensive data and best-in-class customer service, CIC deliver's the next generation of web-based employment screening to organizations throughout the U.S., offering a more efficient solution for faster, more comprehensive background checks and reports. For more information, please visit www.CICReports.com.

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