Criminal background checks of prospective employees: why and how should it be done?
Abstract
Discusses the need for criminal checks to be done on prospective employees, providing examples of negligent recruitment. Outlines the reasons for such a policy before considering the difficulties involved. Provides recommendations for companies, including a written recruitment policy. Investigates the merits of in‐house security departments and security consultant services. Concludes that the initial expense can easily be outweighed by potential theft, fraud and legislative costs.
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Citation
Lam, A. and Kleiner, B.H. (2001), "Criminal background checks of prospective employees: why and how should it be done?", Managerial Law, Vol. 43 No. 1/2, pp. 132-137. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090550110770453
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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