The need for Employee Background Screening services arises from employees presenting dubious facts to their employers. Frauds can range from inflating current salaries to submitting fake resumes and certificates. Thus the need arises for employers to check potential and current workers to safeguard their business interest. Some facts are presented below:

• Terrorist acts have resulted in heightened security and identity verification strategies by employers. Potential job candidates and long-time employees are being examined with a new eye following September 11, 2001.
• Corporates are now more cautious about their hiring decisions. Recent events such as the Enron and Wall Street scandals have made hiring standards even more stringent.
• False or inflated information is supplied by some job applicants. Research estimates that approximately 30% to 40% of these applicants supply false information.
• Many companies are now facing lawsuits. The employer is liable for the action of all his employees.

• Safeguard companies from identity fraud.
• Match the job seeker with the correct job profile, thus maximizing the efficiency of the organization and reducing time searching for another candidate for that position.
• Reduce costs associated with lawsuits, theft, fraud and irate customers.