The global employment markets are changing. As the world becomes more connected, working remotely is easier than ever before. Hundreds of companies worldwide are giving priority to hiring people to work from home because technology allows it, and by doing so they receive many benefits.  In Russia, where there are many qualified IT professionals, this hasn’t gone unnoticed.

On one hand companies save a lot of money in the maintenance of facilities: electricity, equipment, security services, cleaning services, etc. On the other hand, the limits to find the best talent are not geographical any longer. Russia has very professional and talented people, with a vast education and the necessary experience to contribute to the growth of any organization.  From programmers to developers to IT security candidates, there are plenty to choose from when seeking employees in Russia or the Ukraine.  Therefore, foreign companies look for their talent in Russia and know they can make things work, even though part of their team is thousands of miles away.

For employees, the boom of remote jobs means that many have more flexibility in choosing where they live, how they commute and which career to pursue. Working remotely allows workers to reclaim that illusive work-life balance, and saves them money in commuting, clothes and more.

The real question here is, how to hire remotely and internationally safely?

Russian private investigators have several recommendations to lower your risk.

Find yourself a professional investigator in Russia

A reputable private investigation firm in Russia is the key to having the support your business needs. Finding candidates who are willing to work remotely is not the tough part. Most people are hoping to land an opportunity like that. However, vetting the candidates can be very difficult If you are thousands of miles away and do not know the local laws, the proper government authorities to which you must work with to verify records, or even the language!  Not to mention false ID’s and fake passports.  Any small inaccuracy or misrepresentation can become a big problem later on, so the smartest thing to do is to find a local private investigator to become your ally in the vetting process.

Request all the information you need

To be able to screen a potential candidate, you will need enough information from the individual. A complete resume or CV and a valid identification document are extremely important. Other documents like diploma certificates and licensing credentials can be useful too.  Names, dates of birth, address, ID or passport or visa are also helpful in verifying the subject’s identity.  Keep in mind that the more information you have, the more thorough an employment investigation will be.

Conduct thorough employment screenings

Hiring talent that is completely unknown to you could be daunting, and risky. Do not expose your business t unnecessary risks by staying short in the background check in Russia. It is well known that checking criminal records only is not an effective way to vet candidates anywhere, and Russia is not an exception. Be sure to request a thorough employment screening that verifies employment claims, education, qualifications, licenses, references and even identity! Anyone could pretend to be someone else especially if you are not meeting them in person, so every piece of information must be thoroughly analyzed and verified.  Professional investigators in Russia can gather evidence and verify your candidates so you can make informed decision, and not put your company at risk.

You might find the perfect fit for your business in Russia, so consider it a possibility. Just make sure you are verifying your candidates the right way! Contact us for a free quote on employment screening and professional background checks and due diligence services in Russia.

C. Wright
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