WIB is a full service company that provides pre-employment screening for employers who emphasize the need for quality personnel and/or loss prevention. WIB can provide employers with the facts they need to make knowledgeable hiring decisions for their companies. Since employment needs vary from company to company, WIB offers a variety of screening methods and can customize a screening plan that meets the individualized needs of your company.

Facts to Consider:

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reports that 30% of businesses fail due to poor hiring practices.

Employee theft costs $40 billion annually.

It is estimated that 1/3 of all applicants falsify their applications.

Employee turnover costs are approximately 1.5 times the annual salary of each position.

75% of all resumes contain erroneous information.

WIB Hiring Index

Credit Reports

27% of employee applicants had a credit record showing liens, judgment, bankruptcy or had been turned over to a collection agency.

Criminal Records

7% of employee applicants had a criminal record within the last 7 years.

Driving Records

10% of employee applicants had one or more moving violations or accidents and half as much had five or more moving violations, a suspended drivers license, DWI or DUI.

Drug Testing

28% of employee applicants tested positive for one or more of the following: amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, opiate and phencyclidine

Employment Records & Reference Checks

42% of employee applicants misrepresented their employment records.

10% of employers reported employee applicants were ineligible for rehire.

27% of employee applicants misrepresented their education and credential records.

Wants & Warrants

14% of employee applicants had an outstanding warrant.

Workers Compensation

11% of employee applicants had a previous workers compensation claim.

Pre-employment Screening Services

WIB Risk Assessment is a company's first defense against dishonest applicants. It allows a quick validation of an individual's social security number (SSN), Driver's License or State Identification card. Verifying the fact that the identification given is valid, is a legitimate number and does not belong to a deceased individual is a qualifying method of pre-screening and eliminates the need for further investigation.

Wants and Warrants is a search comprised of nationwide outstanding wants and warrants issued by local, county, state and federal agencies. If there is a possible warrant, the name of the agency holding the warrant will be provided along with the warrant number.

Education Verification is a search to verify that the applicant has the proper credentials and ensures the accuracy of an applicant's educational claim including dates of attendance, major course of study and whether a degree was earned.

Employment Verification establishes the company name, dates of employment, position held, name of supervisor ending salary, reason for leaving, eligibility for rehire, and any other information made available by the personnel or human resources department of a past employer.

Professional License Verification provides information ensuring the applicant holds a valid occupational license. The information provided generally includes the licensee's name and license type, license number, status and original issue date.

Driving Records are used to reveal the applicants driving patterns thereby preventing liability. For example, if an employee is in an accident while on the job and he/she has a violation on his/her driving record which was not investigated by the company, the company could be held liable for any injuries or damages. The information returned may include driver's license number, class and status, full name, date of conviction, violations and accidents, sections violated, docket number, court locations and accident report numbers.

Credit Reports help determine the credit worthiness of an individual. They provide historical information, such as places of employment, previous addresses, social security number, age, year of birth, phone number, spouse's name, etc. It provides the applicant's sense of fiscal responsibility especially if the individual is going to have access to cash or expensive equipment or be placed in a trusted environment.

Workers Compensation records are available in 46 states. This is a very important tool in establishing possible patterns involving claims for injuries. Information provided may include the subject's name, social security number, date of birth, employer's name, date and type of accident, nature of injury, affected body part, extent of disability and date of their return to work. Once a conditional job offer is issued to someone, a review of the workers compensation records can be used to verify the information provided to establish if the workers compensation system has been abused in the past. It can also help assist employers properly assign work involving physical labor.

Criminal Record Check accesses the central criminal repository. If a record is found the information provided will include the defendant's physical description, arrest date, arresting agency, case number, charges and disposition.

Drug Testing Substance abuse in the workplace can put both the safety of all employees and the success of the company at risk. Screening for illicit drug use can help protect a company from these problems. Drug groups tested are amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, opiates and phencyclidine.