Detailed Reference Checks

An essential component of our pre-employment background screening is Reference Checking. Reference formats are tailored to meet specific client requirements so as to capture the data that is most beneficial to the employer.

Our compliance staff will make contact with each referee directly – we do not send out automated e-mail, faxes, questionnaires etc. as these typically lead to poor quality responses.  Our approach is both professional and personal resulting in high-quality reference checks and informative reference reports.

Some companies are reluctant to provide detailed information relating to previous employees or have H.R. policies that restrict/prohibit detailed references, however our experienced staff will acquire all possible information and all referee comments are documented in real time.

Employment History Validation

RecruitSafe will make direct contact with previous employers to validate the information on the candidate’s CV. Dates of employment and position held are verified and any discrepancies are noted and explanation sought from candidate.

Identity & Address Documentation

The purpose of Identity and Address documentation is to confirm the person’s identity and right to work. Documents under this category include but are not limited to:

Credit & Directorship Checks

For employers in certain sectors it is important to know as part of employee background screening the financial background of their employees. In some sectors, it is a mandatory compliance item e.g. Fitness & Probity – Central Bank Reform Act.

RecruitSafe has extensive experience in performing credit checks and reporting on judgment history, satisfactions, bankruptcies etc.

A full search of Directorship history is conducted under the candidate’s name. This also includes disqualified Directors.

Public Domain Search

RecruitSafe performs a series of internet searches that are in the public domain under websites, images, social networks, etc. and will point out to the employer any areas of risks that are identified.

Drug and Alcohol Screening

As required by clients, RecruitSafe provides a drug testing facility in a clinic that is local and convenient to the client.

The test is non-invasive and should not take more than 15 minutes to complete. RecruitSafe will schedule the appointment to suit the client and the candidate’s availability.

A detailed report is sent directly to the client upon completion.

Compliance Management

Recruitsafe provides a turnkey solution in relation to candidate Screening and Compliance. The benefits to the employer include:

• Complete and Compliant HR file
• Significant Cost Savings
• Realignment of internal resources to core competencies
• Time savings
• Resources at hand to cover hiring spikes