Background checks for the retail sector: from shop floor to boardroom

Shop floor jobs can vary immensely. There’s a great deal of difference between someone who works for a supermarket and someone at an opticians, for example.

The amount of face-to-face contact required and the type of people the employee meets – in some cases children or vulnerable adults – will all affect the type and level of checks required. Accurate’s tailored approach gives flexibility in each case so employee checks are appropriate in each instance.

Retail is an international business, with companies often running operations globally. For these businesses, making checks can be different in each location, with local rules and regulations affecting what information can be accessed and how it can be sourced.

Since Accurate works in multiple regions we can advise on this and deliver checks consistently, supporting the business wherever it may be.

With pressure to deliver employment checks swiftly and compliantly, Accurate makes the most of the technology available. Digital ID and automation have enabled the process to be more efficient, and we leverage these advantages whenever we can.

Since candidates may have had multiple roles in the sector, we also use Konfir to enhance employment checks and gather all the information required relating to an individual’s career.

Social Media Checks are increasingly important for the sector. Interactions online can be indicative of a candidate’s behaviour and beliefs, and while it is entirely up to the employer to decide what to do with this information, Accurate can provide the necessary insight for this consideration to take place.

Young people are an important talent pool for the sector, and they also spend a lot of time online, so this type of check is proving to be more important as time goes by.