The document discusses the three main factors that drive the effectiveness of employment background screening - accuracy, turnaround time, and cost. It explains that accuracy depends on the quality of researchers, data, and screening company practices. Turnaround time is influenced by the complexity of a candidate's history and number of checks. Cost is driven by similar factors as turnaround time as well as data source charges. An ideal screening provider achieves the "trifecta" of accuracy, speed and low cost through technology, transparency, an experienced team, comprehensive services, and industry accreditation.

1. The Employment Screening Trifecta
Understanding the Factors That Drive Accuracy, Turnaround Time, and Cost

2. Why do
companies
perform
background
checks?
Create a safer, more productive
workplace
Attract higher quality employees
over time
Gain a more comprehensive view
of candidates
Protect brand reputation
Meet regulatory and/or insurance
requirements
Reduce negligent hiring and
retention claims

3. Accurate results Fast turnaround
times
Low price
What you’re looking for
from a background screening provider

4. Accuracy
It’s what makes a background check useful.

5. Accuracy is
driven by...
Quality of the researchers
• Training
• Experience
• Oversight
• Performance metrics
Quality of the data
• Information from the authoritative source
• Verified manually as needed
• Accurate identifiers
Quality of the screening company
• Culture of quality from the top
• Metrics-driven management
• Established training program
• Compliance- and risk-minded

6. Turnaround Time
The sooner it’s done, the sooner they can start.

7. What drives turnaround times?
Complexity of the candidate’s history
Number and types of checks being performed
Length of the look-back period
Number of jurisdictions involved
Availability of data
Candidate response times to information
requests
Accuracy of information provided upfront
International requirements
And other nuances

8. CostAddressing the need to control your cost-per-hire.

9. What
drives the
cost of the
background
check?
Many of the same issues that drive
turnaround time, drive pricing.
Especially:
Number and types of services requested
Look-back period and number of
jurisdictions
Plus:
What various data sources charge to access
their records
Level of interaction required of the
researcher (phone calls, in-person data
searches, etc.)
Time required to verify “hits” on a record
FCRA compliance requirements

10. Accurate Fast Low cost
Can you achieve the trifecta?

11. What to look for in a background screening provider:
Technology that
drives operational
efficiency
Transparency
into the
process
Experienced
team
Full range
of services
Industry
accreditation

12. A strong screening
provider will use
technology to
drive operational
efficiencies.
Online candidate tracking
Ability to manage compliance requirements
Web-based applicant interface
Productivity tools
Data security
Open API

13. An ideal provider
will give you
visibility into the
hiring process so
you can...
Have full
transparency into
quality metrics,
turnaround times,
and cost
Have at-a-glance
dashboard
capabilities
Monitor the status
of your screening
activities

14. Screening providers
should also have an
experienced team
and a full range of
services.
Look for Team Expertise
• Security
• Background Screening
• Risk Management
• Investigation
Look for Full-Service
Support
• Risk Assessment
• Program Design
• Compliance Support
• Fast & Accurate
Screening Services

15. Finally, look
for industry
accreditation across
these areas...
Information security
Legal and compliance
Client education
Researcher and data standards
Verification services standards
Business practices

16. Make Better
Hiring Decisions
Contact us when you need accurate employment screening,
delivered quickly, at a reasonable price.
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