Most companies do an excellent job of screening their candidates to mitigate risks, but they are strapping themselves up for surprises when they lack the frequent rescreening of their employees. As robust as a background check can be, it is only valid at that point in time, before the hire. A 2018 survey shared with SHRM by Sterling shows that only 4 percent of 6,500 HR professionals said that their organizations perform continuous, rolling background checks on their employees
Neglecting the follow-up background checks may cost some companies in the case of accidents, harassment, or other unethical work behaviors, especially those in high-risk industries.
