Having a safe workplace seems like an obvious top ten item for both employees and organizations. Towards that end—as well as to reduce organizational risk and liability— 92% of organizations perform background screening, according to the 2009 HireRight Background Screening Benchmarking Report. The findings demonstrate significant impact on the hiring process and business performance:

Up to 18 percent of background screening results and up to 19 percent of drug screening results adversely affect hiring decisions.

So background screening is valued and valuable, yet there are two noticeable aspects which need improvement:

1. Lack of Extended Workforce and Recurring Screening Undermines Protection

2. Screening Integration is Inconsistent within Screening Programs
Furthermore, 71% report their organization's screening is not integrated with other systems, applications, programs or processes.

Opportunities exist to improve background screening practices with ongoing screening and integrated technologies that streamline processes. Integrated background screening could drive the twin benefits of greater effectiveness and higher efficiency for your company.