Turnover can be expensive, and have a significant impact on a company’s profitability. Although many factors could be involved, poor hiring decisions often result in high turnover.  Unless each candidate is properly evaluated, chances are that, if hired, he/she will either become dissatisfied and leave or not be able to perform at the level expected and be let go. A thorough background check can help employers verify that candidates are as qualified as they claim. However, as is true with so many human resources issues, employers must be careful when conducting background checks. The Fair Credit Reporting Act or state privacy laws may limit the information that can be accessed and used. In all cases, employers must be cautious and not consider impermissible information.

Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization with offices in Indianapolis, Indiana and Dayton, Ohio, can help. The human resource professionals in Management 2000’s HR Department have the knowledge and tools to conduct effective and legal background checks for employers. In addition, they can develop and procedures to fit individual company needs.  With HR support from Management 2000, employers can rest assured they have effective human resource policies in place so they can focus managing their business operations.