Do you really know who you are hiring? Hiring new employees may seem like a relatively safe...

Pre-employment checks on prospective employees are one way of preventing disaster when hiring new staff. While the temptation of avoiding this step may be strong, there are powerful business and legal reasons for thoroughly investigating the suitability of applicants beyond the interview stage.

This will not only reduce the number of 'bad hires', but it will also impact positively on an organisation's performance and reputation.

The most common type of pre-employment check is the reference check. These verify the facts surrounding the skills and experience