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Background check

A Background Check is a preliminary review process conducted to examine an individual’s records, history, and submitted information for assessment purposes. The process is generally performed to identify potential risks, discrepancies, or adverse findings prior to employment, onboarding, or engagement.

Background Check Includes:

Identity Screening
Criminal Record Screening
Address Screening
Employment History Review
Database Checks
Reference Screening
Adverse Record Review

Background checks are generally screening-based activities performed using available records, databases, and third-party sources.

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Background verification is the process of finding out if a person’s information is real and correct. Official documents, submitted papers, former employers, and approved organizations are checked to make sure everything is accurate. Background Verification Includes: Background verification is confirmation-based and focuses on validating submitted information through official and authorised channels.

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Bench (Employee on Bench)

Bench describes the transitory state of an employee who is not assigned to any live project or billable work but is ready for deployment, reassignment, training,internal organisational activities and etc. Bench Status May Include: The employee continues to remain under organisational employment and management during the bench period in accordance … Read more

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Absence Management

Absence management is the process of tracking, reviewing, approving and managing employee absence from work. It covers planned leaves, unplanned absence, sick leave, leave without pay, missed attendance and absence patterns that may affect daily operations. The goal is not … Read more

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