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Why you should do background screening when hiring

Screening new employees allows you to make an evidence-based selection to ensure you hire the right person. [iStockphoto]

Background screening is an integral part of any recruitment process and it should be a vital step when hiring a new employee. One of the aims of background screening is to ensure you have full confidence in your potential new hire.

People are central to every successful business and screening new employees allows you to make an evidence-based selection to ensure you hire the right person. It speeds up the recruitment process along with many other benefits, including:

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