A bad hire can be more than a headache – it can derail operations, hurt your brand, and cost you thousands. While large corporations might absorb the damage, small businesses often feel the full financial and reputational weight of a hiring mistake.
The good news? With the right screening tools and processes in place, you can dramatically reduce your risk of hiring the wrong person. Here's how.
According to CareerBuilder, 74% of employers say they've hired the wrong person for a position – and the cost can exceed $14,900 per bad hire. But for small businesses, the impact isn't just financial:
In short, small teams have less room for error. That’s why a preventative approach is critical.
Hiring based on “gut feeling” is a recipe for inconsistency. Instead:
Standardizing your process creates a level playing field for applicants – and helps you spot red flags faster.
The cornerstone of hiring protection? A thorough background check. It can uncover:
Skipping this step can lead to serious consequences – especially for roles that involve trust, data access, or working with vulnerable populations.
At Bchex, we provide customizable screening packages for small businesses, youth organizations, parks departments, and more – so you can screen smarter without slowing down hiring.
Even a clean background check has an expiration date. Employees can encounter legal issues months – or even weeks – after they’re hired.
That’s where Chex365 comes in. This continuous monitoring solution alerts you to new criminal activity in real time, so you’re never left in the dark post-hire.
Ideal for:
Continuous monitoring helps small businesses stay proactive, not reactive.
A bad hire isn’t just about who you employ – it’s also about who’s allowed on-site. If your business welcomes volunteers, contractors, or visitors, tracking them is just as important as screening staff.
Chexpass simplifies this by offering real-time visitor check-ins, badge statuses, and facility access control.
This minimizes your exposure to:
It’s especially valuable for schools, camps, and government facilities where compliance and safety are critical.
Red flags often show up before the background check. Make sure your team is trained to:
Your hiring process is only as strong as the people running it.
Hiring is one of the most powerful levers for your business’s success – or failure. With a clear process, robust screening, and tools like continuous monitoring and visitor management, you can confidently protect your small business from costly hiring mistakes.
Whether you’re a growing startup or a community-focused organization, Bchex is here to help every step of the way.