_ Appin clients rely on Appin to conduct comprehensive background checks. Prior criminal history, driving record, credit, education, employment history and workers' compensation claims history are among the areas examined. In the case of pre-employment investigations, Appin can customize a pre-employment report to suit the needs of the employer. Reports are offered in a clear and concise standardized format for easy review. Volume discounts are available for this service.

Senior management personnel are key to any company's business growth and direction; with more and more companies looking outside the company for senior management and board level talent and leadership, a thorough due diligence and background check helps management take an informed decision. Our senior Management Background Checks service help Indian and global corporations make better decisions based on analytical and historical information provided by us. Our senior Management Background Checks provide detailed quantitative and qualitative data, which helps in verifying certain facts stated by the candidate and getting a trend analysis of his or her past performance.

What we investigate:

• Financial and professional records and past history
• Family background and details - permanent residence verification
• Family members and current personal relationships
• Confirmation of Academic records and professional qualifications
• Past employment history and verification of key achievements listed
• Past records with local courts, police for any economic issues like bankruptcy, lien, court cases and criminal records
• Media and public space scanning (LinkedIn and other sites) to understand reports, records and interactions
• Third party interviews (ex-colleagues, ex-boss or peer) with permission from client to verify any information

Senior management and boardroom talent is becoming scarce and critical to profitable running of businesses. Thus, senior management due diligence is becoming inevitable in getting the right candidate. Our Senior Management Background Check Services are helping clients across BFSI, IT & ITES and manufacturing sectors to create a key edge in recruiting senior level professionals

Educational background check

As large number of job applicants make false educational claims, this is the reason Education Verifications are a valuable honesty check, while helping to protect an employer against negligent hiring claims. Education and training are key to an employee's on-the-job success. An Education Verification search confirms that the education, training, or certification claims of an applicant are true. Education Verifications for employment verify the certification, training, or educational claims of a job applicant. Education verification services contact universities, colleges, vocational schools, etc., to verify dates of attendance and graduation, degrees or certifications obtained, majors studied, GPA, and honors received. The verification of education process is an important part of a quality pre-employment background check.  All-encompassing background screenings are the cornerstone of responsible hiring in the education world. Whether for teachers, drivers, maintenance personnel, or even volunteers, education background checks need to be comprehensive and fast.

What does it check?

• Name of applicant as in University/School
• Name & location of the school attended
• Character Certificate of the person
• Passing Year of Graduation.
• Exact name of degree earned like B.A./B.Com/B.Sc/B.E.
• A copy of diploma certificate
• Copy of Letter of Authorization

Criminal Background Check

Criminal Background Check conducts on-site court searches for felony and misdemeanor records, this is a great pre - screening tool for employers who understand the importance of "due diligence" and want to do a broader search using the best available online criminal databases. Our dynamic Criminal Background Check management platform provides automated integration to official state, local and federal reporting agencies resulting in instant delivery of Background Check reports on-demand. Our approach recognizes that not all individuals or entities have the same background histories though to the naked eye they may seem the same. Just as fingerprints are distinct from one individual to the next, so too are the properties and qualities of an individual’s or organization’s background. Accordingly, our results and background reports are as unique as the individual or entity about whom they are prepared.

What does it check

• Criminal Record/involvement
• Case registered or pending with Police
• Involvement in any terrorists activities / ANE
• Involvement in any court case
• Check local neighbors references and village Sarpanch / BDO and obtained written statements from them.

Past employment verification

Employees may lie about their designation, salary or name of past employer resulting in your firm offering him the job and in several circumstances a higher salary than they deserve. Past employment verification covers all past employers listed on the prospective employee's resume.

What does it check?  

•   Employer’s name and address
•   Period of employment
•   Position held
•   Reason for leaving
•   Salary in Previous Company
•   Character of the Person in Previous Company
  
•   Disciplinary action taken against the candidate
•   Would the employer re-employ the candidate

Address check

The primary reason for the address verification form is to correctly identify the address. It is important to confirm that the applicant lives at the address indicated. If it is an apartment, check with the manager for verification. If the address is a personal residence, a check with the county recorder’s office will verify ownership of the home or condominium.

Permanent Address:

• The legally address where an applicant is a registered resident with his/ her name and address appearing in government documents like Voter list, ration card etc…

• Defined as an address where the applicant receives official documents and correspondence.

Temporary Address: An address where an applicant is residing currently.

• An address where the candidate is residing with a known person like friend or a relative.
• An address where the candidate has rented an accommodation or is a paying guest.
• In some cases,  a post office box where the candidate has rented a postal box where any correspondence to him are delivered.
• Hence we can judge both of the above addresses.
  

What Does It Check

• Our experienced field officer physically visit the site of permanent as well as Temporary Address

• Obtain proof of permanent address and Temporary Address

• Take local references from both the places.

Financial Status Check

If an employee will have fiduciary responsibilities (such as handling company funds, having access to credit card information, or working as a financial officer), a Financial Verification Check is a critical element of a comprehensive background check. It provides an important look into the financial history of an individual, as well as the person’s current financial standing. It outlines habits and skills in financial management and reveals potential financial pressure.

Financial Verification checks also may provide name variation and address history for the individual. This information can be very useful when checking for a history of an individual before hiring.

What does it check?

• Bank statements or letters
  

• Bankruptcy Record

• Credit History Check (Individual)
• Credit History Check (Business / Corporation)

• Land Title Check
• Shareholdings Check