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Consistency is key to fostering confidence in your background checks. You need a robust process that gives you sufficient insight into candidates to make informed decisions and mitigate the risk of bad hires. If your approach is inconsistent, you leave the organization vulnerable to the negative impact of unscreened employees and potential lawsuits for unlawful