How do background employee services work for remote hiring?
Almost 22% or 1/5th of the global workforce is Indian. This is a major statistic found by a Deutsche report in 2023 while surveying trends for remote hiring. This also means that the concept of background checks for remote employees is in place for MNCs. It calls for better and improved hiring processes which are automated and ideal for virtual hiring.
We explain how a secure remote worker hiring process is beneficial for employers based in India and globally. Employee Crossings is a company that verifies remote workers before hiring. As this trend gains credence, we explain how we prepare for it with best practices. We are aligned with global and Indian laws for hiring people and doing background checks.
Defining the scope of the check and preparation
Background employee services provided by Employee Crossings are based on prior research and preparation. When we collude with the HR staff, our team will understand the scope of the checks required. We need consent from the organisation to gather all documents, applicant data and the type of information required. This enables us to prepare a comprehensive report (on the candidate). It helps employers to ascertain the suitability of the candidate.
Whether employees work in-person or remotely, they are the face of the company. They need to uphold the vision and values, if not, any black sheep can ruin the organisation’s reputation. A lot has changed after the pandemic and remote work is here to stay as a mien in India and globally. Background screening can be a little difficult but with some processes, it is gathering momentum.
Why should companies have a stringent policy for hiring remote workers or consider WFH?
The reasons are simple. No one wants to hire anyone who has run-ins with the law, or cheat or lie about their work and get compensated. Employers also do not want people who share company secrets with others when they download files for work purposes. More than a basic TRUST LEVEL is essential for remote workers. There are issues with the ATS (Application Tracker System) giving errors or taking time to give results.
A background verification company like Employee Crossing uses automated tools to track the candidates applying for the job. We help start-ups and established organisations to get the right remote workers by doing the following:
Check the education data (of the candidate) within the privacy laws applicable. We try to verify the fraudulent data.
Some employers hesitate to provide data on their ex-employees due to legal concerns. Often job titles may not match with current applications. We ask candidate to be transparent in disclosing their titles. We explain why accurate work history will help them gain remote employment. Reference checks with supervisors or colleagues are examined to ensure remote workers can be relied upon.
Wherever applicable the credit history is verified. Although there are no central hubs with databases, it takes time to evaluate and provide the results. We ask candidates to provide the same to save time.
Social media is another avenue that reveals the reality of the candidate. We try to check the profiles and if inaccurate, the employer is alerted. A candidate can explain inaccuracies during the hiring process. If your company plans to hire remote employees, let’s have a virtual call and discuss how we can help you.
