Our Employment Background Checks

Our background check programs were originally developed from procedures applicable to U.S. Government employees carrying security clearances.  We adapted those concepts and procedures to local environments, simplifying the overall scope to reduce costs and choosing those procedures considered most effective in the host country. 

In countries where extensive, public source databases exist for nearly the entire workforce, background checks may be conducted in hours with a few keystrokes on the computer, or ordered from a provider at minimal cost and with fast turn-around times.  In S.E. Asia, database profiles are not generally available and relevant background checks must be conducted manually with telephonic and personal interviews in local language, site visits to candidate addresses and courts, and other in-person checks and verifications.  We strive to provide low cost and fast delivery times; however, our clients must understand that this process can not be done from one's desktop. 

To enhance corporate governance and support the employment of an effective and ethical workforce, the background checks system should consider the following:

• Background checks should be conducted openly and with the knowledge and signed consent of the candidates or employees.
• Companies should engage an independent provider not otherwise involved in employee recruitment and selection.
• Employee Positions and contractors at all levels within the corporate structure should be subject to background checks.
• Background checks should be conducted legally and using procedures applicable in the local environment/country in which they are performed.
• Should include not only new-hires, but also re-investigations.

We follow these principles to provide effective background checks in a manner which supports good corporate governance and fair hiring practices.

Custom Background Check Programs

Customized Procedures - The standard background check procedures in our standard process represent what we believe to be a high quality package of background check procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance as to the true identity, employment history, criminal history, and educational background of the candidate.  Other procedures are available which may be added to the standard background checks in order to meet corporate guidelines or requirements of any particular client.  Additional procedures which can be added include the following:

• Civil/Commercial Court Checks
• Bankruptcy Court checks
• Bank Indonesia Credit Checks
• KTP/National Identity Card Checks
• National Criminal History Checks (Philippines only)
• Professional License checks
• Business Interest Checks
• Other Checks, on request

New Implementation of Background check Programs - In ideal situations, companies would conduct pre-employment background checks on 100% of their employees and thereafter periodically re-check existing employees.  In companies where background checks have not previously been conducted, companies with large workforces face an expensive and difficult to correct problem.  We offer a range of sampling models for new and existing employees which deliver most of the benefit of a 100% checking program while spreading the cost of implementation over several years and providing a continuing benefit which is more effective than a one-time pre-employment background check. 

Please contact us to discuss specific requirements which meet your company's guidelines for background checking and employee screening.  Based on your company's specific procedural requirements we will construct a company specific model and pricing.