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Background Investigations

The goal of our background investigations services is to provide you with the most detailed and accurate information on any person to help you develop a strong workforce or make informed personal decisions.  Our extensive network of associates, sophisticated Electronic Report and Response System, and immediate access to numerous private and public databases enable us to perform the most comprehensive checks quickly, efficiently, and in strict accordance with the law.

Pre-Employment Screening

Pre-employment screening is the key to hiring productive, qualified, honest, long-term employees, who in turn form a stable workforce with reduced tardiness and absenteeism and high morale.  Choosing the right employees will not only increase efficiency, productivity, and quality of work, it can also help reduce worker’s compensation liability claims, filter out potentially litigious employees, and prevent employee theft and sabotage. Whether you need a simple pre-employment screening to verify the honesty of an applicant for a retail clerk job, or an in-depth background investigation of a prospective new CEO, the importance of objective, factual, legally obtained information about job candidates cannot be overstated.  As the industry leader in pre-employment screening and background investigations, William Bower Associates Inc. provides invaluable services to virtually every kind of business. 

We can also create customized programs of specialized investigations to address your specific needs.

Due Diligence

Whether you are hiring a single employee or embarking on a joint business venture, a thorough due diligence investigation can help you avoid many of the risks inherent in today’s business relationships and transactions.  As a part of pre-employment screening, due diligence investigations helps you avoid hiring individuals whose backgrounds may potentially have a negative impact on your company’s reputation or integrity.  On a larger scale, corporate due diligence can provide you with important financial data to help you make informed business decisions.      

Premarital

According to the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Center for Health Statistics, approximately half of the nation’s marriages end in divorce.  Consequently, more and more people are realizing the value of investigative services as a way to protect their assets and their credit, particularly prior to marriage.  In addition, premarital investigations can provide individuals with information about a potential spouse’s personal background and character to help prevent marital problems before they start.  Whenever children are involved in a marriage, it is especially important to know the potential step-parent’s background to ensure the children’s safety.

Customized Background Check Programs 

Basic Applicant Checks
This basic package of pre-employment screening checks is recommended for entry-level positions and positions that do not involve the handling of monies.  Checks can include driving records, civil and criminal court records, social security number verification, and past employment verification.

Comprehensive Backgrounds
This package is intended for higher-level positions or job categories involving the handling of monies or sensitive information.  Comprehensive background checks include the basic checks, plus a more in-depth review and analysis. The scope, depth, and specific areas of inquiry are determined by your requirements.  These areas can include verification of identity, education, and professional credentials. Listed references can be contacted and interviewed.  Past employment and professional accomplishments can be confirmed.  For prospective corporate officers and directors, you may even wish to have their business résumé explored or assets probed.

Technical Backgrounds

William Bower Associates Inc. is authorized and approved to do “technical” background investigations for government

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