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NAPBS urges employers to focus on background screening

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WASHINGTON, USA: It's that time of year again, when employers are in hiring mode for seasonal temporary workers to bolster their workforce in anticipation of the barrage of shoppers, diners and visitors this holiday season.

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The global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas estimates that retail stores will hire 700,000 temporary workers to weather the holiday shopping rush.

As the holiday shopping season kicks into full gear, the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) reminds employers that properly screening job applicants is more important than ever.

"Seasonal workers are an absolute necessity to handle the increased volume of customer transactions during the holidays, but employers need to make sure they're not compromising their hiring process in the rush to find workers to meet the increased demand," said Judy Gootkind, NAPBS Chair.

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"Consumers willingly share their personal information in increasingly crowded stores and restaurants, and it's an employer's responsibility to make sure their workers are both skilled and trustworthy. Now is not the time to cut corners when faced with time sensitive hiring decisions," added Gootkind.

Background screening enables employers to meet their legal responsibilities for providing a safe and secure environment for their existing employees and the customers they serve.

By using a professional background screening company to conduct background checks, employers will receive the most timely and accurate information under the appropriate state and federal laws.

"For our part, NAPBS has developed educational programs and training aimed at helping our members to better serve their clients and to maintain the highest standards of professional excellence, accuracy and legal compliance, including a comprehensive company accreditation program as well as individual certification programs," said Gootkind.

Background screening is also an effective tool for mitigating risks, such as theft or violence in the workplace. According to the 25th Annual Retail Theft Survey released by Jack L. Hayes International, one out of every 40 employees stole from their retail employer in 2012, and on average, dishonest employees steal approximately 5.5 times the amount of retail goods than true shoplifters.

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