Employee Theft Jumps During the Holiday Season…Do You Know Who You’re Hiring?
The holiday season is here and businesses across the country are gearing up for the festive rush, hiring an influx of seasonal workers to meet the increased demand. While seasonal workers play a pivotal role in helping businesses navigate the hectic holiday period, the urgency to quickly fill positions can compromise the quality of hires. According to Jack L. Hayes International, Inc. their 35th Annual Retail Theft Survey reports that in 2022, nearly 45,000 dishonest employees were apprehended (up 18%) and over $50 million recovered from these employees (up 14.7%). That’s where background checks become indispensable in ensuring a safe and secure holiday experience for both customers and employers.
One company leading the charge in this critical aspect of hiring is Corra Group, a leading provider of background investigations and pre-employment screening solutions. With expertise in providing comprehensive background checks, Corra Group emphasizes the significance of due diligence, especially during the holiday season. The Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) also advises background checks for holiday hires, citing the importance of using a professional screening firm to do so. A “do it yourself” approach can lead to inadequate screening and open up employers to legal ramifications.
Nick Gustavson, Cofounder and President of Corra Group, highlights the importance of pre-employment screening: “Employee theft surges during this time because of an increase in foot traffic, making it easier for theft to go unnoticed. Seasonal personnel also tend to be less loyal than full-time employees, and there is also an increased financial burden on workers during the holidays. Background checks help employers identify red flags and make informed decisions, create a safer work environment, and reduce theft.”
Beyond safeguarding against theft and fraud, Corra Group understands that background checks also contribute to creating a secure and positive customer experience. Employers in the hospitality and retail sectors understand the significance of ensuring that their staff, especially temporary hires, meet the necessary standards of trustworthiness and professionalism.
Corra Group’s background checks cover a range of crucial areas, including criminal records, employment verifications, and reference checks. Gustavson adds, “Our comprehensive screening services are designed to provide employers with the information they need to make confident and informed hiring decisions, particularly when managers are preoccupied given the increase in business during the holiday season.”
About Corra Group
Corra Group is a full-service background screening company that provides background checks and employment screening to clients throughout the United States and around the world. With 20 years of experience, they are focused on helping clients provide a first-class candidate experience during the hiring process. Corra Group is dedicated to helping businesses make informed hiring decisions while ensuring a safer and more secure work environment. It is also one of the few companies that will answer the phone. To learn more, visit CorraGroup.com.
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