Although most businesses in Australia do a background check on employees at the point of hire, there are three main reasons why it’s important for HR to implement a different approach to background screening. First, employers can’t predict the future and regular re-screening helps narrow the gap between the point of hire and today. In addition, the global workforce is mobile and International Criminal History Checks (ICHCs) are becoming more relevant. And finally, employers’ efficiency can be maximized since comprehensive background screening at regular intervals not only helps manage risk, but frees up the team to focus on high-value tasks rather than tedious administrative duties.
