Hiring someone is a simple process, right? You review resumes, conduct interviews, and make an offer to the best candidate. But what if you’re missing out on a key factor that can better predict how someone will perform in your maritime business? Are you screening new hires? The prescreening process will help you better determine whether or not someone will be a fit within your environment. Here are just some of the benefits of screening candidates before bringing them on board.
Verify their qualifications.
Many people simply assume that lying on a resume is normal. But the actual statistics are astounding when it comes to false information. And there may be a difference between embellishing a role and outright lying. The best way to determine if their qualifications are real is to conduct proper reference checks, which many companies fail to do.
Promote workplace safety.
Workplace safety is a key factor to success in the manufacturing or fabrication industries like shipyards. However, it goes beyond the physical safety of your employees. By conducting background checks you may be able to avoid hiring individuals who can put your company at risk for theft or violence.
Avoid the high cost of a bad hire.
When you do make a hiring decision that goes wrong, it doesn’t just affect the single position. There is a high cost ascribed to hiring the wrong person. They may affect productivity levels, negatively influence other team members, and cause large-scale mistakes that are difficult to recover from. Prescreening can reduce this risk.
Determine their level of integrity.
Finally, by talking to former employers or coworkers you can determine their personal integrity level, something that is important when working in a team environment. This feedback can give you the information you need to ensure you’re hiring people who are going to be a good fit with your existing team and who have the potential to grow within your company.
Work with a leader in shipyard staffing.
Do you want to establish a screening process for your shipyard employees? Our experts at Hutco understand the needs for employment screening and can offer options to work for your company today.
