Many companies have invested considerable resources into security systems by installing fences, access controls, guards and the like. However, these same companies do not invest the same resources to pre-screen employees or sub-contractors. From our experience, the biggest risk for companies is from the inside. No one knows your systems and weaknesses better than your employees. It is essential to ensure you hire and retain honest employees. Our best advice for you is:

"Don’t Hire Thieves!”

But, thieves don’t walk around with “Thief” written on their foreheads nor do corrupt employees walk around with “Evil” written on their foreheads. They use lies and deceit to hide behind a persona of honesty, integrity and respectability.

Utilizing pre-employment screening and background investigations is a prime safeguard to prevent unacceptable behaviour in your workplace. Companies require independent information to verify who is sitting across the table signing the employment contract or who will be working next to your employees. Would you want a person known to have committed an indecent assault working next to one of your female employees or one known to have utilized corporate computers to access “kiddie porn” to have access to your network?

Studies have shown that it is far more cost-effective to prevent employee misconduct, workplace violence or criminal activity then to later mitigate the damage to your employees, your clients, your bottom line and your reputation. This principle of due diligence is even more important when entering into joint-ventures, partnerships or other business relationships with other companies.

But, how do I prevent that? Quality background investigations by independent investigators will provide the necessary information for you to make an informed decision.

But aren’t these enquiries in contravention of Canada’s Privacy Laws? The answer is that they can be. However, professional licensed investigators with experience conducting pre-employment screening enquiries and with knowledge of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Document Act (PIPEDA) as well as provincial and municipal privacy laws will not contravene these statutes.

BAI can provide that service. With BAI’s worldwide network of professional contacts, its access to public data bases, its preeminent search engines and its expert analysis of the data uncovered, BAI will provide the critical information you need to assess your risk and make intelligent and informed decisions