Employment screening is often associated with criminal background checks, but other solutions should be observed. Employment screening also includes the following:
- Verifications
- Drug Screening
- Occupational Health Screening
- DOT Screening
- And more
Many organizations need more than just a criminal background check solution. They must execute their drug testing program, follow employee health screening protocols, adhere to DOT and other regulating bodies, etc.
However, many employers source these solutions from multiple vendors, creating more work and spending more money in the process. Why not choose an all-in-one solution?
Top 5 Reasons Organizations May Choose to Keep Solutions Separate
- Preferred service providers are limited in their offerings
- Cost considerations
- Specialization of services
- By mandate, background checks are to be conducted through a government entity
- One or more screening components is/are handled in-house
While little can be done to challenge mandates and in-house fulfillment, plenty of vendors provide a full range of screening services at a very competitive price– and are proficient in providing each one of their services.
So the question arises:
If an organization has the autonomy to determine its screening protocols and wants everything handled by a third-party vendor, why not seek a single vendor that can do it all, do it well, and do it at a competitive price?
Well, let’s consider the question’s inverse, why consolidate all these processes into one? The answer is simple.
1. All Processes Are Initiated at Once
With an all-in-one solution, employers can place a single order for the full breadth of services they require.
Additionally, the candidate can provide the necessary information and give their consent for everything all at once.
2. Straightforward, Positive Candidate Experience
One point of contact for the candidate means a smoother, less confusing experience.
For in-depth screenings that require a criminal background check, drug testing, and health screening components, processes can be streamlined when facilitated by a single provider.
3. One-Stop Reporting
For the employer, single reports mean fewer moving pieces. There is less guesswork on what awaits completion and more clarity about who to contact with an issue.
Viewing and managing reports from a single place and receiving answers to all questions from a single source can save a considerable amount of time and energy.
Takeaways
Consolidating your employment screening processes can save your organization time and money, freeing up resources for more critical tasks.
The notion that all-in-one providers can’t do everything well simply isn’t true.
Unless mandated to keep things separate, there is little downside to choosing a single, trusted provider for all your employment screening needs.
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