Background Checks: They're Easier Than You Think

Have you ever felt like background checks consume too much of your time, and wondered if the hassle is really worth it? From verifying resumes, to screening a driver, to checking criminal history—there is a lot that goes into background checks, especially if you're not using an efficient software or tool to perform them.

Health Street makes background checks easier than ever. With only a few clicks, you can take care of the whole process online in no time at all.

Diana Vaculova
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What Are Background Checks?

Background checks investigate a person's history and qualifications to verify their suitability for a particular role. They typically involve reviewing records related to criminal history, employment history, and educational background. The aim is to ensure that the individual is qualified, trustworthy, reliable, and fit for the job or role they are being considered for.

Why Do Background Checks?

Here are five reasons why background checks are a must in the hiring process:

  1. Safety and Security: They help ensure the safety of your workplace, community, or home by screening out individuals with potentially harmful past behavior.
  2. Verification of Information: Background checks confirm that the information an individual provides—like job history or educational qualifications—is accurate.
  3. Regulatory Compliance: In many industries, background checks aren't just a good idea—they're required by law.
  4. Trustworthiness: Employers want to hire people they can trust. Background checks are a key tool in assessing an applicant's reliability and honesty.
  5. Risk Management: Identifying potential risks before hiring can save your organization from future headaches.
Infographic listing five reasons to conduct background checks for employment: minimizing hiring risks, ensuring workplace safety, verification of information provided by candidates, protecting company reputation, and enhancing employee quality and reliability.

What Health Street Does Better

When it comes to background checks, Health Street goes above and beyond to make the process smooth, efficient, and accurate:

  1. Speed and Convenience: Our online platform is designed to be user-friendly, allowing you to complete the entire background check process in just a few minutes.
  2. Comprehensive Options: We offer a wide range of background check services, so you can order exactly what you need no matter your industry.
  3. Secure Reporting: Our reports are detailed and delivered via a secure online portal, giving you peace of mind that your data is protected.

How Does Background Check Work?

Understanding the process can take the mystery out of background checks. Here's a quick rundown:

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Step 1: Consent. The person being checked must first agree to the process by signing our electronic waiver. This is quick and easy.
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Step 2: Data Gathering. This might include gathering personal details, social security numbers, or employment history.
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Step 3: Analysis. We run the background check, and a report of the results will be prepared for you and provided on our secure online portal.

Throughout the process, compliance with legal requirements and maintaining the confidentiality of the individual's information is critical. You should always choose a reliable and trusted partner for background checks.

Background Checks Made Easy With Health Street

Health Street offers comprehensive, reliable, and user-friendly background check services. Our services are designed to help you select the best candidates. You can easily start online, and it takes less than two minutes. Our wide range of background check options allows you to order what you need without the expense of maintaining a large in-house team.

Ready to simplify your hiring process? Let Health Street take care of your background checks, so you can focus on growing your business with confidence.

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Diana Vaculova
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Diana is a dedicated content editor at Health Street, focusing on content creation, SEO, and various other content-related responsibilities. Diana has more than seven years of experience working as a journalist and editor, and also possesses a strong background in sales and marketing, having contributed to impactful health-focused educational campaigns. Diana's expertise in these areas complements her ability to deliver compelling content for Health Street's trusted drug and DNA tests.

Diana Vaculova
WRITTEN BY

Diana is a dedicated content editor at Health Street, focusing on content creation, SEO, and various other content-related responsibilities. Diana has more than seven years of experience working as a journalist and editor, and also possesses a strong background in sales and marketing, having contributed to impactful health-focused educational campaigns. Diana's expertise in these areas complements her ability to deliver compelling content for Health Street's trusted drug and DNA tests.

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