As the economy rebounds and hiring increases, risks to employers also increase with every new employee added to their organizations. Who are these potential hires, where have they worked, where did they go to school, and do they have a relevant criminal history to consider? Employment background screening helps employers identify qualified applicants and helps mitigate risk by improving workplace security and safety. According to the 2014 HireRight Employment Screening Benchmark Report (“2014 Benchmarking Report”), 88 percent of survey respondents reported that employment screening exposed a job candidate who lied on a resume. The benefits of having a thoughtful and effective background screening program are illustrated by the example of one company whose background check revealed that a seemingly stellar candidate for an executive position had actually defrauded his previous employer in the amount of $500,000. Background checks help enable organizations to make informed hiring decisions and to help ensure the most qualified applicants are hired.