Reducing internal risks through smarter hiring and due diligence
The foundation of a high-integrity organisation lies in its people. Employees have access to confidential data, financial systems and reputational levers—and a single insider threat can result in devastating consequences. A structured Know Your Employees programme ensures that individuals entering or progressing through the organisation meet expected standards of integrity, trustworthiness and conduct.
As per the ACFE reports to nations 2024, in around 16% of cases the employees had some prior activity, which was revealed as part of the background check and the same serves as a warning sign against hiring the individual. This study highlights how background checks are only effective in protecting against fraud if the results are used to screen out candidates with existing red flags.
KYE includes:
- Verification of identity, qualifications, past employment and criminal history
- Financial behaviour assessment, including credit checks and debt load (where applicable)
- Screening for conflicts of interest, adverse online behaviour, or ethical red flags
- Periodic re-verification during job transitions or access changes
- Integration with HR, compliance and IT access systems for preventive control
This service is especially important in regulated sectors or roles with access to finance, customer data, or approval authority. It can be embedded into recruitment, promotion, whistle-blower response and exit procedures. Combined with training and controls, KYE helps foster a culture of accountability and ethical leadership.
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