Russian professionals are very esteemed in many different countries and throughout many different industries because of their specialized skills and high education standards. Organizations are continually in look for gifted individuals in Russia, particularly in fields like high innovation, IT and programming. But no employer should hire without taking the necessary measures to guarantee that the new team member is trustworthy and in fact as qualified as they claim to be.

How to get started with a safe hiring process?

The first step is to acknowledge that professional help is needed. Local private investigators with boots on the ground in Moscow make all the difference to the success of an employment screening. Without the resources and the expertise of a private investigator on the ground, it will be extremely hard to accomplish a reliable screening process.

What kind of verifications are important?

Every recruiter and human resources director knows first-hand the importance of being able to find the best talent. The recruitment process, however, goes a lot further than finding them. Candidates must be screened carefully, especially in a country with high statistics of fraud and scam.

Identity verification is the first critical step of an employment background check investigation in Russia, especially in today’s environment of remote recruiting and screening. But employers rarely give it a second thought. Even today, most candidates are not even asked to show a photo ID until after they have been hired. Employees generally have access to valuable data, so when it comes to trust and safety, it pays to know who you are hiring.

Identity theft should be a real concern for employers. “When the competition for a good job is harsh, the chances of stumbling with a criminal increase exponentially”, says Nicholas Donkova, Director of Private Detectives at Russia PI. Mingled with all the good resumes of real and qualified Russian job seekers, there are also many online criminals who only want access to company’s valuable data.

Identity theft and data breaches are increasing problems all around the world, so before checking with previous employers or verifying school records, your priority should be to determine whether or not the person applying for the job position matches the public records for that person. Believe it or not, every day there are more cases of people who have stolen someone else’s identity in order to get employed or to commit fraud inside an organization.

Thorough background checks are also key. Employment background checks are not, and should never be, a quick database search, especially not in a country like Russia. Database searches are just a very small component, but they leave aside important facts. Employment screenings should never depend on a single search, but the work of a local investigation team in Russia. Proper verification requires actual investigators in Russia who speak the language, have a proven track record conducting investigations, and who have access to public and government records in the country.

What else should an employment background check in Russia include?

Employment and education history must be verified directly at the sources. Without a local private investigator in Russia it is nearly impossible to obtain education and employment records. Professional investigators have access to local records and information in Russia.

Lastly, criminal and court records should be checked on a national level to discard any history of misconduct that can negatively affect the business. Talent and good training are not enough these days. The companies that successfully recruit qualified foreign workers have enjoyed great retention rates and a better workforce. Make sure you hire the professionals that can help you accomplish your hiring goals in Russia, safely.  Make sure the candidates are who they claim to be before hiring them to join your company or put you brand at risk.

If you are hiring in Russia, contact us today for a free quote.

C. Wright
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