Merchants Information Solutions’ Background Screening Division Achieves NAPBS Accreditation
Further solidifying ourselves as a world-class provider of employment screening and tenant screening services, Merchants is one of the first organizations in the U.S. to attain accreditation status from the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS).
As an HR professional you may be asking yourself, what exactly is accreditation, and what does it mean to me:
What is accreditation?
Per the NAPBS: "Governed by a strict and thorough set of professional standards, the BSAAP will become a widely recognized seal of approval that brings national recognition to a background screening-affiliated organization for its commitment to excellence, accountability, high professional standards and continued institutional improvement."
To become an accredited organization Merchants passed a rigorous on-site audit of all policies and procedures relating to the following:
- Information Security Standards
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Consumer Protection
- Organizational Integrity and Ethics
- Ability to Train and Educate Clients
- Accuracy and Depth of Products
- Verification Service Standards
- Quality and Accuracy of Public Record Researchers and Background Specialists
- General Business Practices
Overall, accreditation is an in-depth review of your entire background screening process from top-to-bottom.
Why should I partner with an accredited background screening service provider?
With the advent of NAPBS accreditation, every organization vetting a potential background screening partner should ask itself the following questions:
- Do I require a partner with integrity, who will uphold information, legal and regulatory security standards so as to not place my organization at risk?
- Do I need timely and accurate employment background check results, across a variety of data points to ensure I hire only the best possible candidate?
- Do I require a vendor who has the knowledge and ability to educate me on and keep me apprised of the current trends in the background screening industry?
- Are quality and accuracy of employment background verifications such as employment, references and education important to my organization?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, an NAPBS accredited organization is a must when selecting a background screening solution provider.
In conclusion, Merchants, a proud supporter of the guidelines and principals set forth, is, and has always been committed to world-class background screening; accreditation simply further illustrates this point.
Call one of our background screening experts today to learn how partnering with an accredited organization can help save you time and money in your hiring process.
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