Global background screening has become an increasing challenge for many Human Resource professionals as they strive to recruit top talent both here in the United States and in locations around the globe. AccuSource recently hosted a webinar illustrating how employment screening service options available in foreign jurisdictions compare to similar services commonly utilized for pre-hire screening in the United States. Facilitated by industry veteran Kerstin Bagus, Chief Knowledge Officer at NetForce Global, the webinar provided a high-level overview of key service comparisons, service request requirements and impacts of privacy and legal compliance including:
Comparing Common Global Searches to US Equivalents
- Global Criminal History
- Global Credit Reports
- Global Motor Vehicle Record Reports
- Global Employment and Education Verifications
What is Different When Ordering Global Searches
- Ordering Requirements for United States vs. Global Searches
- How Turnaround Times Differ
- Variances in Criminal Record Options (Local verses National, Direct Source verses Database)
The FCRA is Not Global
- Variations in Compliance Laws
- Impact of Country or Region-specific Privacy Regulations
To learn more about the International Screening topics above, view the webinar by clicking here. For additional information on how AccuSource can assist your organization in achieving your global screening goals, please contact us at marketing@accusource-online.com or 888.649.6272.
