Arfa Jaleel

What and why? Background screening, an integral part of HR activity With increasing connectivity, there is an advent of a truly global workforce, multi-location operations which has led to an exponential increase in the risks associated with candidate recruiting and contract staff/vendor hiring The concept of background screening was introduced in India about seven years back. This was triggered by the changed security environment post the 9/11 attacks in the USA

The concept of background screening is now no more limited to just IT, ITeS or the BFSI segments Growing number of organizations in the Manufacturing, petroleum, hospitality, healthcare, retail, travel, telecom, educational institutions and entertainment industries are adopting background screening practice. A credible background screening company will ensure that the process goes only through the legal route of getting verifications (which may imply relatively later verification compared to some agencies who provide ‘quick’ results but through processes which may not be able to stand the scrutiny of law!) through the official channels and by accessing information available in public domain.

Infinity Screening: Why Background Checks Should Never End New screening tools are becoming available that will help businesses be informed about their employees as it relates to professional licenses, certifications, driving records, criminal convictions, immigration status, etc. This information will help firms make better decisions that will mitigate the risk associated with many employment decisions including promotions, transfers, etc. and whether employees continue to qualify for the position they hold This will be an important weapon in every business's arsenal as it will help prevent many negligent retention lawsuits.

Manage Your Risk Negligent hiring lawsuits that result in a jury trial cost, on average, over $3 million to employers that lose, while cases settled prior to trial are running around a half million dollars.

Legal Requirements The primary legal requirement for conducting background screening is defined by the Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA) as amended by FACTA, and this is equally true for infinity screening. FCRA provides the requirements for using Consumer Reporting Agencies, which includes background screening firms, however, if a business does its own background screening using internal staff and does not use a consumer report in any part of their process they do not have to follow the FCRA requirements. Central Bureau of Investigation had found 1,576 cases of fake mark-sheets issued in the name of 10 universities across Mumbai of which 659 were issued in the name of Mumbai University and another 729 in the name of Pune University

One has to identify the correct police station of the area of residence to track a person. If a person has resided at different addresses in the same city, one has to request for separate searches. This is a tedious process.

Misinformation These are certain crucial pieces of misinformation provided by the applicants that requires a thorough check: False Education/Diploma/ Certificates/ Recognitions Incorrect Dates of Former Employment Inflated Salary History Exaggerated Listing of Responsibilities at former job False Reason (s) for Leaving Job Background: social/criminal

1. Academic / professional verification 2. Previous employment verification 3. Site Visit 4. Address verification 5. Identity check 6. Background check 7. Checking of daily routines of employee 8. Credit rating verification 9. Assets verification 10. Debugging 11. Undercover agents 12. Due diligence

13. Criminal Records, Regulatory and Compliance Databases Search 14. Drug Testing 15. Database checks 16. Litigation support 17. Nationality check 18. Marital status check 19. Date of Birth check 20. Infinity screening 21. CV Validation 22. PAN Card/Drivers License/Passport verification 23. In US: SSN check 24. International terrorism association check 25. Court Check

LIST OF SERVICES ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL VERIFICATION Academic and or Professional qualification is verified from concerned College/Institute or University. The verification is done by way of an acknowledgement from the competent authority or by way of written letter confirming the educational details presented for verification. REVIOUS EMPLOYEMENT VERIFICATION The company conducts a thorough check in terms of the designation / job role, duration of the employment, salary, reason of leaving/termination, Official ids, Reporting manager comments,Bank account no, P.F account no etc. of the said employee from the ex- employer. SITE VISIT ADDRESS VERIFICATION

IDENTITY CHECK Identity Verification relies on public record databases to do the job. will validate an individual’s identity details via a comparison with details held in the electoral role, on- line telephone directories and public databases. BACKGROUND CHECK The family details, reputation and business details of the party are checked. CHECKING OF DAILY ROUTINES OF EMPLOYEE To establish daily routine of a person. CREDIT RATING VERIFICATION To establish financial standing of the candidate. ASSETS VERIFICATION This involves tracing immovable & movable assets with proof where ever possible of the concerned parties.

DEBUGGING To help in tracing the bug if any to make the place safe from eavesdrop. UNDERCOVER AGENTS To find out the pilferage, theft and or Anti management activities if any within the organization. DUE DILIGENCE This involves checking of financial standing, market reputation and other Business related details. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND VERIFICATION The company carries out Criminal background check through checking of the candidate details from Police records.

BANNED SUBSTANCES (DRUGS) CHECK The company carries out test through reputed Labs for Banned Substances ranging from Cocaine to Amphetamines. DATABASE CHECKS The company uses Local & International databases and de-duplicates the name for possible adverse matches. LITIGATION SUPPORT To try & find out the missing details necessary to prepare a legal case. NATIONALITY CHECK national background checks can help with any situation that might arise. National background checks is a way of ensuring safety.

INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM ASSOCIATION CHECK can determine whether an individual is part of, or has a significant association with, any terrorist organization / affiliate. This is important to organizations today, as it is a criminal offence to deal with the assets of these individuals or make assets available to them with punishments of up to 5 years imprisonment. COURT CHECK This search uncovers details on people mentioned in the court decisions and judgments of all State Courts and Tribunals and any judgments initiated in the Federal Court and in the jurisdiction of the Federal Magistrates Court. WORK PLACE VIOLANCE Aggressive behaviour by an employee toward other employees, management and customers can range from annoying or disruptive behaviour such as slamming doors and storming around the office, to violent criminal acts, such as a physical touching or armed assault.

MARITAL STATUS CHECK DATE OF BIRTH CHECK INFINITY SCREENING CV VALIDATION PAN CARD/DRIVERS LICENSE/PASSPORT VERIFICATION IN US: SSN CHECK

Why M NASSCOM & NDML Certified screening agency. We are a NASSCOM, NDML and NAPBS (National Association of Professional Background Screeners) Largest Network of over 130 branches. Skilled in-house workforce engaged in processing / meeting individuals/ validation/ authentication of information. Uniform Process & Procedures across all cities. Quick Turn Around Time (TAT) in the industry Security & confidentiality of the data at all the levels Stamped revert documents. Preferred EBS agency to TOP Global & Indian IT companies in India.

This software is established to build a proficient competency in all aspects of India records, including India educational institutions, India employers and available government agencies providing criminal records and validation of passport information.