Saturday 26 January 2013

Services And Benefits Offered By Background Investigation Companies

By Dorothy Hurley


Picture this; John, an attractive man in his thirties, decides to hit on Jane, a beautiful, voluptuous blonde, who also happens to be a billionaire heiress. Unsure of John's intentions, and his past, Jane pays a private investigator to dig up everything he can on John. This may sound like the synopsis of a Hollywood blockbuster, but it is actually one of the many tasks that background investigation companies handle on a daily basis.

A peek at any investigators diary reveals just how diverse their clientele is; people checking up on potential marriage partners, governments interested in catching criminals, couples who suspect each other of cheating and so on. Once upon a time, investigators fees were so high that only a select few, along with governments and corporate bodies could afford them. That has changed, and almost anyone can hire a private investigator.

Apart from investigations, these firms also offer other services. One of the most important is a fingerprint matching service, which is of great value to law enforcement agencies. They also provide training to individual and corporate clients. Some have even branched out into providing security, an important service in an age where terrorist groups and Somali pirates seem to kidnap with abandon. They will also litigation support for clients who are involved in court cases.

Contrary to what some people think, background screening is not a product of paranoia. For instance, think of a company where employees will have unfettered access to expensive equipment and products, or even confidential information; without some sort of screening process, it is possible for an organization to hire thieves or spies. In some cases, organizations may not even have a choice; screening is a legal requirement in some countries.

No one would like to work with those who cannot get along with others, violent people, or sex pests. Companies can make their workplaces safe and more productive by conducting environment checks. They will also catch anyone with a history of poor work habits such as lateness or absenteeism, and weed out poor performers. Ultimately, this will save any organization a lot of money, as they will not have to keep replacing employees. Hiring should not be done needlessly, as it is an expensive and time consuming process.

Woe to the organization that hires people without checking their backgrounds. If something goes wrong, the company may find itself at the wrong side of the law. In an age where information can move around the world in seconds, the company may also have to battle negative public opinion. This may even affect an organization's bottom line in cases where consumers choose to reject its products or services as a way of showing their displeasure.

Screening is not the exclusive reserve of corporate bodies; the process holds immense benefits for individuals too. Many lives have been saved because a lover choose to overrule the yearnings of a heart and listen to the warnings of a private investigator. No one can count the money saved when the surrounding check revealed that a potential mate was actually a gold digger.

Individuals planning any sort of business deal can save themselves a lot of heartache by having potential partners checked out by background investigation companies. The process even bring peace of mind to parents who may be worried about the kind of friends that their children are hanging around. The process sometimes attracts concerns about privacy, but ultimately, its benefits outweigh any costs incurred. Just ask Ahmed.




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