About the Book
Do you really know who you're hiring? Did you know that it costs nearly three times an employee's annual salary to replace them? And then we haven't even started on the time it takes to find, onboard and train that replacement. So it's no surprise that one of the best strategies for employee retention is to make sure you're hiring the best candidate for the job in the first place.
Screening For the One: How to Gain an Edge in Your Hiring is one of the most important books for success in staffing your company that you can have in your human resources toolkit. Written by an expert whose business has five decades' worth of experience in conducting background checks, it gives you all the information you need for recruiting talent who will be an asset to your company. Inside the book:
The historical, social, and economic factors shaping the background screening industry.
Why background screening should be an indispensable part of your hiring process (hint: resume fraud).
Practical guidance on conducting background checks, including reference checks, employment and education verifications, criminal record checks, and credit checks.
Understanding the legal landscape to help ensure your screening practices are compliant with the law.
Strategies for screening candidates' online activities and developing social media policies that protect your company.
Why outsourcing your background checks to third-party experts is a smart business move.
Hiring employees goes beyond just looking at their qualifications and resumes, and asking those run-of-the-mill job interview questions about their strengths and weaknesses. In today's highly competitive job market, it's not unusual for job candidates to leave out information, exaggerate, or to outright lie in their job applications. In our globalized world, where you might employ people from other countries, it's become even more complicated to confirm that the people you hire are who they say they are. Doing a thorough background check before signing that employment contract has become a must for every employer, big or small.
With Screening for the One: How to Gain an Edge in Your Hiring, you can learn what to look for to find the perfect candidate for the position, for your company, and for your corporate culture. This book not only explains why you might need different background checks, but also gives you practical tips on how to conduct each within the framework of privacy laws and workers' rights. It's the workplace investigations book every human resources manager needs on their bookshelf.
Whether you're a seasoned HR professional or small business owner, Screening for the One: How to Gain an Edge in Your Hiring equips you with the knowledge you need to make the right hiring decisions, build a strong and reliable workforce, and safeguard your company's future.
About the Author :
Marty and her team at Britton Management Profiles (BMP) have helped thousands of companies know who they are hiring over the last fifty years. Marty left her civil engineering job in 1994 and took over BMP when her father, David G. Britton, became ill. At that time, it was an investigative and executive reference-checking business. Over the decades, Marty and her team have continued to expand their pre-employment screening services, making sure their clients hire solid candidates.She's an active member of the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA), where she has served on a number of PBSA boards, including as chair of the Canadian board in 2020. She is also a proud member of the Women's President Organization, a peer-to-peer advisory committee board. BMP is a certified member of both WBE Canada and WEConnect International.Marty lives in Toronto with her husband Ed. She's proud of her two adult children, even more so than the company she has steered for three decades. She is an avid walker and enjoys spending time outside, especially on a golf course. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends at the cottage-their happy place-in Prince Edward County.
Review :
"...a must read for anyone who has the task of hiring staff." -Anne Day, founder, Company of Women
"Marty Britton's Screening for the One offers invaluable insights into navigating today's complex hiring landscape. If you're responsible for building a successful team, this is a must-read." -Lisa Bragg, author Bragging Rights: How to Talk about Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion
"...a reassuring and easy-to-digest read by a savvy businesswoman who wants you to succeed." -Liz Radzick, president Manifest Consulting
"...an exceptional look into what it takes to make the right hire." -Marc Belaiche, cofounder TorontoJobs.ca and Guhuza.com
"If you are hiring and want to do it right you MUST READ THIS BOOK!!!!! Thought provoking and informative - Marty knows her stuff!" -Jody Steinhauer, president & CBO (chief bargain officer) The Bargains Group
"Marty's book provides concise, valuable advice, supported by case studies and policies, empowering individuals to make informed decisions. I recommend this book for anyone involved in hiring and managing talent." -Joyce Usher-Mesiano, VP Westland Insurance/Westland MyGroup
"A must read for anyone wanting to understand the world of preemployment screening and how the industry helps employers hire the 'RIGHT' candidate." -Vivek Khanna, chief client partner, Neeyamo Inc.
"Screening for the One is a call to action for business owners and hiring professionals to take charge of their recruitment processes for significant benefits and minimized risks." -Patricia A. Muir Maestro Quality Inc. (Business consultant and coach for Women-owned Businesses)
"Following Marty's advice can help you turn hindsight into foresight and make confident, informed hiring decisions. Highly recommended for managers, HR professionals, and business
leaders!" -Debbie Gust, WOW! Factor Desserts
"Whether you're an HR professional, senior leader or an ambitious business owner in pursuit of the right candidate, take Marty with you on your journey." -Peggy Grall, certified speaking professional (Global Speaker's Federation)
"For employers who know the economic and intrinsic value of making the right hiring choice, the first time. With information, true or fake, readily available to anyone via the Internet, choosing the right candidate is anything but simple. Screening for the One can help." -Gwyn Teatro, author In the Thick Of It: Mastering the Art of Leading From the Middle
"Screening For The One is essential reading for business owners, whether you are doing your own screening or have your HR personnel do it for you. A MUST READ!" -Barbara Mowat, president and founder, GroYourBiz Ltd.
"...a must-read for anyone involved in the hiring process." -Greg Enright, author Rocky Hockey: The Short but Wild Ride of the NHL 's Colorado Rockies
"An essential guide for building a trusted, high-performing team." -Ann Baiden, CEO & founder, Innovatex Solutions Inc
"I wish I'd had this book 25 years ago, it would have saved me time, money, and headaches." -Sue Bennett, owner/principal, Bennett Design Associates Inc.
