Background checks can pick up on several factors before bringing someone into the home as a nanny or caregiver, including common lies like those pertaining to education history and degrees, professional background and work history, licenses and professional organization membership, and omitting prior experience to hide a grievance or lawsuit. A background investigation should be conducted on any new employee, tenant, investment, nanny, or public official. An investigator can help ensure the information received is reliable and accurate and will conduct either a criminal background check or a complete background check. Background checks can also: help determine whether a candidate is qualified for the position, protect the company’s reputation and organizational assets, safeguard against negligent hiring claims, ensure the safety of other employees and avoid employee theft.
