Recruiters: Why You Should Background Check [INFOGRAPHIC]

This infographic (from First Contact HR) shows why it is always important to background check when recruiting.

Takeaway

• Background checks will outline whether candidates have the right qualifications, character and fitness for the position.
• 40% of resumes contain false or exaggerated information.
• Over 75% of substance abusers are employed – very dangerous if you do not background check.
• Violence at the workplace counts for 18% of all violent crime – don’t employ the wrong candidate.
• The replacement cost of a bad hire can be 3 times that amount of the salary of the position.

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