NON-PROFIT/ VOLUNTEER
Non-profit Hiring Challenges
Turnover
Compared to other industries, non-profits are faced with high turnover and extreme difficulty in hiring and retaining quality employees. The non-profit listening post survey says that 87 percent of Non-profits found recruiting "somewhat challenging," particularly because they could not offer competitive pay and could offer only limited opportunities for job advancement.
A study last year by CompassPoint Nonprofit Services and the Meyer Foundation found that three in four nonprofit executive directors planned to leave their jobs within five years. In addition to these statistics, non-profits have a mandate to protect children and the elderly from volunteers and staff members that have criminal pasts.
The key to reducing turnover lies in the application of better hiring practices, including performing an appropriate investigation of an applicant's past to determine whether they are the type of employee you want to hire in the first place.
Studies show past behavior is the best indicator of future behavior. Looking into an applicant's history provides the best indication of the type of employee they will become once you bring them onboard.
Gone are the days of a quick interview followed by checking one or two references. By utilizing A-Check's professional screening services, employers can hire with confidence, reduce turnover, mitigate risk and increase productivity.
Criminal Records
For less than a day's wages, A-Check will quickly find any potential red flags in an applicant's past. We will provide you a clear, concise, and legally-compliant report of an individual's criminal records, driving violations, professional references, education records, credit, Worker's Comp claim history and more. We can also manage the hire/no hire decision based on your company's pre-set parameters.
Substance Abuse
Drug use is a problem that can have devastating effects on the workplace. Studies show higher absenteeism, medical costs, accident rates and decreased productivity amongst drug and alcohol abusers.
A-Check can manage your drug free workplace program by providing on-site instant drug and alcohol testing products, 24 hour random, reasonable-cause and post-accident testing.
