Updated on October 28, 2010
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A recent poll conducted by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) revealed that a whopping 40% of all organizations surveyed do not conduct credit background checks on job candidates.
This statistic is alarming for a number of reasons, most notably:
- If these employers aren’t background checking for credit problems in potential workers, they are probably “missing the boat” in other areas, too.
- With unemployment being so high, many applicants have serious credit issues. This can lead some individuals to make questionable decisions on the job, especially if they have access to money.
- Employers who do not background check for credit issues could be setting themselves up for serious future issues and liability.
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