Rescreening Your Employees: When, Why, and How
It's common to think of background screenings as an isolated service, needed only when seeking new employees. There are many instances, however, when rescreening employees can be a vital part of ensuring consistency, reliability, and quality in your workforce, protecting your reputation and limiting your liability. Rescreening is generally a simpler process, since many verifications, reference reviews, and other details don't require rechecking. Common checks in rescreening include drug testing, criminal record checks, driving record reviews, and credit checks. Here are some guidelines to help you decide when to think about rescreening.
Why Rescreen Employees
The short answer is that you should consider rescreening whenever there is a change or disruption, whether that's with an employee, your organization, or both. Rescreening can help you identify potential problems and take action before trouble strikes.
Employee Changes
- Unusual or inappropriate behavior or interactions with colleagues or clients
- When an employee is involved in an accident, at the workplace or outside of work
- When evaluating employees for promotion or other changes in position or responsibilities
Organizational Changes
- As part of company mergers where each organization may have used different initial screenings
- When more sensitive work is being performed
- When policies or procedures are substantially changed
When to Rescreen Employees
Many employers who take advantage of rescreening services do so on a regular schedule, such as annually or every 2-3 years on hiring date anniversaries. Others choose to spread them out over time without a predictable schedule. Industry regulations or specific job duties may also affect the timing of rescreening. Your organization's structure, turnover, and overall goals will determine when you choose to rescreen employees.
How to Rescreen Employees
The simplest, most cost-effective way to rescreen is to engage an experienced background screening company, to ensure you have the most accurate, reliable results. Critically, you must also ensure your rescreenings and use of their results are in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and other regulations governing how screenings may be done and how the results may be used.
At Employers Reference Source, Inc., our expert team offers a full array of pre-employment screening and rescreening services for all of your hiring needs. Contact us today to learn more.
