An international background check is likely to take longer than a domestic check. Expect five days to three weeks for an international background check. Background investigations in some countries might come through sooner, and a few could take longer.
Every employer who orders background checks on job candidates or current employees should have a written background check policy.
A written background check policy must be:
Based on legal requirements.
Thorough.
Fair.
Applied uniformly
Hiring a new employee can be exciting. It can mean that the business is growing or it can be a relief to fill a critical vacant position. It can also be very risky if the new employee isn't able to perform at the expected level, is intent on defrauding the company, or if the screening process is non-compliant with the applicable regulations. To mitigate this risk, businesses need to perform comprehensive and compliant pre-employment screenings.
