The alleged rape cases by staffers in high-profile schools in a metro city like Bangalore has revealed the ‘real’ importance given to the background checks done in the education industry. Do all educational institutions run background checks on their employees? The answer would be a big “NO”. Individuals who work closely with children, whether it is a teacher or a volunteer, a coach or a cafeteria staff, maintenance worker or janitor, all should be subjected to background screening before their interaction with the students begin, as they are dealing with the future generations. All who work in the education sector must be appropriately screened, to ensure that they don’t pose any internal threat and that they have the required skills to fulfill …show more content…
Luckily, in the modern age of technology we can perform background checks and make smart hiring decisions in the education sector which occupies most of their growth period. Background screening should be made a ‘must do’ activity in the education industry, owing to the fact that people in the institution spend most of the time with the children and they are the people, whom the parents trust, would support the growth of their children, mentally and physically. So, to lead a reputed and trustworthy institution, background screening is …show more content…
Basic background checks are easy to perform, but checking a prospective employee’s current and past addresses and run those addresses and their name against a search in pertinent databases is not that easy task. You certainly, wouldn’t want to leave this to chance, if you are an employer, who cares for children or has children, being educated on your premises. Background screening service providers can help your institution obtain the necessary shielding with the required information about your