Why Background Checks Are a Must—And Easier Than You Think

Hiring the right people is one of the most important decisions you make as a business owner. Great employees drive your success, but even the most promising resume can hide red flags.

Background screening helps you confirm a candidate’s identity, qualifications, and history before they join your team. It protects your business from unnecessary risks, supports a safe work environment, and helps you maintain your reputation with customers and employees alike.

In today’s tight labor market, fast and accurate hiring decisions are essential—but that doesn’t mean skipping steps. A smart screening process doesn’t slow things down. It gives you the confidence to move forward with the right candidate.

The Risk of Skipping This Step

According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), nearly half of all resumes contain inaccuracies. But the risks of skipping background checks go far beyond a few fibs about job titles.

The cost of a bad hire can be steep—lost productivity, theft, safety issues, and even potential legal claims. In fact:

• 17% of workplace crimes are committed by employees
  
  
• 6% of annual revenue is lost due to employee fraud
  
  
• A bad hire can cost up to 30% of the employee’s first-year earnings, according to the U.S. Department of Labor

Comprehensive background checks can uncover issues like:

• Criminal history
  
  
• Employment and education verification
  
  
• Social Security number and identity confirmation
  
  
• Driving records (critical for delivery, fieldwork, or transportation roles)
  
  
• Credit history, where permitted by law and relevant to the role

These insights help you make informed, responsible hiring decisions—especially in positions involving financial handling, sensitive data, or customer interaction.

A Smarter, Simpler Solution

The good news? Background checks don’t have to be complicated—or expensive.

Candoor partners with National Crime Search (NCS) to provide small and mid-sized businesses with access to secure, comprehensive, and fully FCRA-compliant background screening services.

Here’s what makes it work for growing businesses like yours:

• Affordable: No monthly minimums, no upfront costs—you only pay when you run a check.
  
  
• Easy to Use: Log in online, select your screening package, and receive fast results.
  
  
• Flexible: Choose the type of check that fits the job—criminal history, motor vehicle reports, identity verification, and more.

This is the same professional-grade background screening trusted by employers nationwide, delivered with the personal touch and support you’ve come to expect from Candoor.

How to Get Started

It’s easy to access Candoor’s background screening services—there’s no software setup, no hidden fees, and no waiting. Just register online and start running checks as needed.

👉 Click here to register or log in through our secure National Crime Search portal.

Whether you’re hiring a single employee or building an entire team, we’ll help you keep it simple, compliant, and secure.

Protect Your Business. Hire with Confidence.

You don’t have to gamble on your next hire. Let Candoor make it easy to run reliable background checks—without subscriptions or surprises.

Contact us or talk to your Candoor representative to learn more.