What Happens If You Skip Background Verification in 2025?

How to Choose the Best Background Verification Services in India

HR managers and CEOs evaluate background verification companies in India based on:

✅ Range of services (education checks, employment history, police/criminal verification, global database screening).

✅ Performance on their local delivery and global reach (has a Pan-India presence and offers international verification).

✅ Cost (budget-friendly plans for SMEs and corporates).

✅ Turnaround time (quick completion of reports while ensuring accuracy).

✅ Experience (companies that many multinational clients trust).

👉 This is why most decision-makers seek the best affordable background verification service providers in India , rather than creating an in-house team.

Why Voltech HR Services Is India's Trusted Verification Partner

Voltech HR Services is considered one of best background verification companies in India because we offer:

✔️ 21+ types of checks including employment checks, education checks, address verifications, police verifications, and global verifications.

✔️ Background verification experience with 500+ companies in all fields across India, including IT, manufacturing, staffing, healthcare, and overseas recruitment.

✔️ Reasonable priced packages for SMEs and startups, to large corporates.

✔️ Compliance to Indian laws + international compliance support.

✔️ Accurate results and fast turnarounds.

📌 So, whether you need local employee verification in Chennai or international certificate checks for jobs in the Gulf Region, Voltech makes trust, compliance, and affordability possible.

FAQ’s

1. How long does employee background verification take in India?

Most checks usually take 3 - 7 working days to complete depending on the type of check (education, employment, police or international checks). Voltech HR Services offers fast checks, but we don't compromise on accuracy.

2. Does small & medium businesses (SMEs) in Chennai need background verification?

Yes. Even SMEs are subject to risks from fake resumes and compliance penalties. In 2025, over 40% of falsified applications were recorded in SMEs because smaller companies are often scoped as they have the weaker hiring processes.

3. What types of fraud can be discovered in background verification?

Verification can uncover false job history, educational records, identity theft, concealed criminal records and forged qualifications - all of which are on the rise with AI-writing resumes.

4. Does this verification hurt the employee experience or trust?

No. When done correctly and with professionalism, verification is responsible and strengthens trust between employees and employers. A candidate with a bona fide resume is usually appreciative, as it is a sign of maturity and credibility for that company.

5. Is background verification for when an employee is first hired only?

Not always. Many organisations in Chennai have also implemented continuous verification - or periodic every 12 - 18 months, especially if their employees are working on international and sensitive data.

6. How does background verification support global compliance in 2025?

With the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and stricter regulations in the gulf, and ISO compliance, background verification supports ensuring that Indian companies employing overseas staff are compliant with international law and do not suffer issues such as substantial penalties or lose contracts for non-compliance.

Conclusion: Is Skipping Background Verification a Costly Mistake in 2025?

In 2025, skipping background verifications is not money-saving, but the surest route to losing contracts, compliance fails and damaging reputation as an employer. If your organization uses Voltech HR Services in Chennai with fast, cost-effective and reliable solutions for background checks, hiring with confidence has never been easier to be an employer of choice and remain future-state ready.

Author's Bio:

I’m M. Jagannathan, General Manager at Voltech HR Services Pvt. Ltd., where I’ve spent over a decade helping businesses make safer hiring decisions through reliable background verification. Having worked closely with HR leaders, CEOs and compliance teams across India, I’ve seen firsthand how skipping verification can cost companies lakhs in losses and damage hard-earned reputations. Through this blog, I share practical insights backed by real-world experience, so businesses in Chennai and across India can avoid costly mistakes and build a workforce they can trust.