Do you vet your shipyard candidates before offering them a job? If not, it’s time to consider your options. And if so, it may still be time to consider the options that are available to you. There are a lot of things to think about when conducting background checks to ensure your compliance with employment procedure and laws. There are many reasons to perform a background check, but here are some of the top reasons it’s essential to your shipyard.
1. Safety in the workplace.
Within a shipyard environment, it’s critical that each and every employee be conscientious about workplace safety. A background check and uncover previous behaviors that could indicate the employee is not capable of maintaining the safety standards that your shipyard has established.
2. Personal integrity.
You will also want to hire individuals who can be a part of your corporate structure and uphold your corporate values. That isn’t to say that you should never give anyone a chance, but you need to be certain that what they’ve done in the past will not be a negative reflection on their personal character.
3. Ability to do the job.
A background check can also give you a picture of whether or not your candidate is qualified to do the job. This can come up a number of ways including their criminal history or driving record. Not everything ill be an indicator, but somethings will present that will give you an idea of how they can be a part of the team.
4. Covers employer liability.
Ultimately, you’re responsible for the safety and productivity of your shipyard. If you knowingly hire someone who had a background that could poorly influence their work and the work of those around them, it is your responsibility to make the right decisions for everyone’s sake. But be cautious. There are compliance factors that will come into play, so before you create a background checking policy consult and employment expert.
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Do you have more questions about running background checks on new hires for your shipyard? Talk to the employment experts at Hutco to see how we can help you with your hiring needs.
