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İşe alımda “Background Check” neden önemli?

admin — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 06:34:57 +0000

While the pros and cons of remote work are being discussed, one of the biggest changes in this process has been the shift of recruitment processes to digital. The most important method for verifying the accuracy of information in digital recruitment processes is "Background Check"!

With the impact of the pandemic, the digital transformation of companies has been accelerated, and the importance of monitoring remote work practices has increased. In addition, employers are conducting their interviews with job candidates online. Most of the time, HR specialists complete the hiring process without meeting the candidate in person. With the increasing access to technology and digital manipulation techniques, the personnel-related risks brought about by online HR processes are also increasing. Approximately 77% of HR professionals acknowledge that due to the remote work arrangements that have become part of our lives during the pandemic, the risks of employee fraud and abuse may increase.

Document fraud and false declaration risk in employment

Companies can face serious legal and financial problems and damage their reputation due to fake IDs and driver's licenses, altered diplomas and criminal records, professional certifications with unknown sources, and similar documents declared during the hiring process. In addition, it is critical to investigate whether the candidate has any reputational, commercial, or legal issues that could pose a risk to the company.

Just like there are many examples of document fraud and fraud in the world, it is also possible to see such examples in our country. Since 1997, there have been many news reports in various news channels in our country that contain only fake diploma news. Today, there are websites actively selling fake diplomas and certificates on the internet.

"Background Check" is very important to manage personnel-related risks

According to a global survey conducted recently, employment document fraud has increased by 30% compared to previous years since the beginning of the pandemic. With the increasing risks of fraud and misconduct, many companies emphasize the importance of "Background Check," which is the personnel verification and investigation policy.

Through the background check process applied in recruitment processes, companies ensure the safety of their employees and customers, as well as improve the quality of their hires. In this way, companies can manage personnel-related risks more effectively.

Manual verification and investigation methods may not prevent human error

The biggest challenges for HR experts and corporate security departments in background check procedures are the time-consuming process, the accuracy of the information obtained, and the operational costs. Due to the difficulties of background check procedures in recruitment and job change processes, some companies may overlook this process, and only become aware of the risks after an incident of fraud occurs. Unfortunately, in our country, background checks are used as an "investigation" method after a risky event rather than a "preventive" method.

Most companies manually check candidates' identity, criminal records, diplomas, and other information, but many fraudulent documents have details that are difficult to notice with the naked eye. Employers may not be able to detect that a document they believed to be verified during manual checks is actually a well-prepared fraudulent document.

In addition to document verification, researching whether the candidate may pose any reputational, financial, or legal risks to the company is also important. Having accurate information about candidates who will work in sensitive positions can prevent companies from encountering fraud cases in the future.

Considering all these factors, it can be said that personnel verification and investigation procedures have become one of the most critical needs for institutions dealing with background check procedures during the pandemic (and beyond) to be provided in the shortest time and at a reasonable cost.

It should not be forgotten that background checks protect both employers and employees.

The "Background Check" service used in recruitment processes around the world is now available in Turkey with FinalCheck!

Developed through a partnership between Kariyer.net, Turkey's largest employment platform, and My Security Analytics, a leading company in the field of security analytics, FinalCheck provides a solution to the needs of Human Resources and Corporate Security Departments.

Documents provided by candidates can be digitally verified in seconds through a single screen, which also prevents document forgery that is difficult to detect by human eye. Additionally, employers can request special investigations based on the position requirements of the candidate through FinalCheck.

By digitizing the final step of the hiring process, this system makes it much safer and easier for companies to manage employee-related risks. Now, with FinalCheck, companies can protect both their employees and customers.

To get more information about FinalCheck click here.

İşe alımda sunulan “kiralık” diplomalara dikkat!

admin — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 06:29:01 +0000

Do you question the reliability of the documents presented by candidates during the hiring process? Especially regarding diplomas, there have been many recent cases of illegal claims. So, how can you determine if the diploma presented to you actually belongs to the candidate?

Due to unemployment and competitive conditions, some people try to obtain university diplomas through illegal means to find jobs more easily. Unfortunately, we see in the news that even ODTÜ diplomas are being sold for as little as 500 TL. The demand for fake diplomas in Turkey has increased so much that such transactions, which previously took place in the dark corners of the internet, can now be found in all layers of the open web. There are even special communication and advertising channels for organizations specializing in document forgery on social media.

Fake and rental diplomas to “show family” and to “use in the corporate world”

We often come across cases where fake versions of documents such as diplomas, criminal record certificates and identity cards are used for malicious purposes. However, another increasingly common practice in recent years is diploma rental. People who have graduated from a university properly but have rented or sold their own diplomas due to various financial reasons are also widely seen. To the extent that in addition to original diplomas in many fields such as engineering, teaching, nursing and pharmacy, certificates of expertise such as master instructor driving licenses and hairdressing are now either being sold or rented for personal use or to show to their families.

The use of rented diplomas is also common in critical jobs

With a simple internet search, it is possible to come across advertisements of people who rent or sell such diplomas, certificates, and licenses. In fact, most people openly state why they want to rent a diploma when making a request. People who rent their diplomas to others also advertise their diplomas by saying "notarized, barcoded, and from a good university."

Some of the advertisements that highlight the severity of the situation on social media:

- "A machine engineering diploma is required for the site management."

- "My Electrical Engineering Diploma and Elevator Authorized Service Technical Supervisor Certificate are for rent."

- "My Food Technician diploma is for rent. I graduated in 2008. I rented it for a well-known company before, and it is compliant with the regulations."

- "Chemist diploma for rent for all sectors."

- "I have an anesthesia technician diploma. I want to rent it in Izmir."

Unfortunately, many advertisements like these show the extent of diploma fraud in our country. Hiring unqualified and unverified personnel puts both companies and customers at risk. Companies' reputations are also damaged by fake and rented diplomas.

To manage employee-related risks, companies need to properly vet job candidates. Checking the validity of local/foreign diplomas, certificates, criminal records, etc. by only performing a barcode check is not sufficient. Similarly, the content and source of the document must also be verified.

Use FinalCheck to detect documet fraud!

FinalCheck allows documents provided by candidates to be digitally verified on a single screen within seconds. This prevents document fraud that is difficult to detect by human eyes.

Candidate documents such as local and foreign university diplomas, criminal records, and professional certificates are easily examined and verified through comprehensive digital control mechanisms. Additionally, employers can request specific research based on the candidate's position requirements through FinalCheck.

By digitizing the final step of the hiring process, this system makes it much safer for companies to manage employee-related risks. Now, with FinalCheck, companies can protect both their employees and customers.

Şirket içi suistimal tehlikesini önlemenin en doğru yolu nedir?

admin — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 06:11:51 +0000

The biggest asset of a company and institution is its employees, because it is possible to grow by drawing strength from the values that employees bring and create. Nowadays, with the increasing workforce and the impact of digitalization, companies have started to operate in more complex structures. Therefore, it is very important to select and position existing and new employees correctly within the company.

According to the estimation of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the typical revenue loss of a company (big or small) due to internal fraud cases is 5% of its income. In a report published by ACFE in 2020, more than 2,500 internal fraud cases involving employees were examined from 125 countries and the total damage caused by internal fraud was determined to be 3.6 billion dollars.
According to the research, the most common types of internal fraud are corruption, invoice fraud, expense fraud, payroll fraud, and cash theft. Generally, as the malicious person's position within the company increases, the loss and damage caused to the company also increase.

The majority of internal fraud cases are discovered by chance, according to the ACFE report.

This is either due to someone outside the company or one of the company's own employees reporting the incident. Companies with practices such as ethical hotlines have more incidents reported by employees. Another way to detect internal fraud is through periodic internal and external audits. Employee-related fraud and corruption are usually discovered by chance.

Unfortunately, statistics show that companies can only recover a small portion of the losses caused by occupational fraud cases. Additionally, once a fraud incident is detected, it is already too late, and a loss has occurred.

Prevention is more important than detection

Therefore, the cheapest and most effective way to prevent internal fraud losses is to ensure that the people working within the company are the right and safe individuals. This minimizes employee-related risks. By conducting necessary checks, verifications, and investigations on individuals employed in the company, these risks can mostly be prevented and managed.

Selecting the right candidates to work within the company is critical

One of the cheapest and fastest ways to prevent potential employee-related risks is to screen them correctly before hiring. It is necessary to verify whether the candidate is who they claim to be before adding them to the company. Currently, most companies verify the documents and information of their prospective employees using traditional methods. However, with the rapid increase of digitization, the fraudulent techniques used by malicious individuals are surpassing these traditional structures.

Resume Verification and Background Check Procedures must keep up with the digital age

Nowadays, it is quite easy to produce fake identity, diploma, criminal record, professional certification, and driver's license documents, or manipulate existing ones. Unfortunately, just scanning barcodes is not enough to detect fake documents and information. These false documents can contain details that are not visible to the human eye. Therefore, it is important for companies and institutions to conduct detailed examinations by their HR and Corporate Security Departments.

In addition, additional investigations may be necessary for individuals who will work in sensitive positions. For example, if a candidate for employment will be given signature authority, it is necessary to examine whether the person has any commercial situations such as company partnerships in other companies and/or countries to comply with the necessary regulations and compliance rules. It is very important to determine whether these individuals are listed on international AML (Anti-Money Laundering) blacklists and sanction lists.

Similarly, investigating whether employment candidates have any situations that could damage the company's reputation in open-source web searches can prevent future risks.

Selecting the right job candidate can minimize the risk of internal abuse. However, conducting the above-mentioned review and investigation processes effectively, quickly, and reliably can be a challenging process for companies.

Manage your employee-related risks accurately with FinalCheck!

The documents submitted by the candidates can be digitally and automatically verified in seconds on a single screen with FinalCheck.

Thus, document fraud that is difficult to detect by the human eye can be prevented. Employers can also request special investigations for the candidate based on position requirements through FinalCheck. FinalCheck analysts, who are experts in their field, conduct the necessary research on job applicants and report back to the employer.

By digitizing the final step of the hiring process, this system makes it much more secure, allowing companies to easily manage their employee-related risks. It offers the right assistance to companies to prevent internal and occupational abuse cases.

Now, with FinalCheck, companies can easily protect both their employees and customers.