Ghana Banks are going to conduct background checks. That is if Board Chairman of the ARB Apex Bank has his way. According to Graphic Ghana, Dr. Samuel Dufu has advised the directors of rural and community banks (RCBs) to run background checks on employment candidates in sensitive positions in order to avoid cyberfraud, armed robbery, and assorted criminal activities.
As anyone who has conducted background checks from employment candidates well understands, Dr. Dufu has advised the board to “spare the hardship,” as much of it is avoidable through the use of the database of staff members with questionable character.
This is wise advice from the Apex Bank Chairman. Most employers have already befallen their own share of woes and don’t have to be reminded of the advantages and the cost effectiveness of conducting background checks. A good preemployment screening program will help prevent such costly and embarrassing situations as employee theft, workplace violence and the exposure of your proprietary information and sensitive databases.
Dr. Dufu has offered wise advice. The smart employer will heed it.
