employee screening

[ɪmˈplɔɪi ˈskriːnɪŋ]
nounpl: employee screenings
triagem de candidatos / seleção de funcionários / verificação de antecedentes de funcionários
1. The process of evaluating and assessing job candidates or employees through background checks, interviews, skills tests, and reference verification to determine suitability for employment
Employee screening is crucial to ensure workplace safety and security.
A triagem de candidatos é crucial para garantir a segurança do local de trabalho.
2. The systematic examination of an applicant's criminal history, credit record, employment history, and educational credentials before hiring
Our company conducts thorough employee screening for all positions.
Nossa empresa realiza uma verificação completa de antecedentes para todos os cargos.
3. Ongoing assessment of current employees to monitor performance, compliance, and potential security or conduct issues
Regular employee screening helps maintain workplace standards.
A avaliação regular de funcionários ajuda a manter os padrões do local de trabalho.
In Brazil, employee screening is increasingly important due to labor regulations and workplace safety concerns. The process is more formalized in larger corporations and multinationals. In the USA, employee screening is legally mandated in many industries and is considered standard HR practice. The level of screening varies by industry, with stricter requirements in healthcare, finance, and education sectors.
NYC Slang
vetting / background check / doing your due diligence
Synonyms / Sinônimos
background checkcandidate evaluationpre-employment screeningvettingapplicant assessmentdue diligence
Antonyms / Antônimos
blind hiringunverified hiring

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
triagem de candidatos / seleção de funcionários
Most common usage in HR contexts across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
verificação de antecedentes
Emphasis on background verification aspects
São Paulo
seleção de pessoal / triagem de candidatos
Corporate HR standard terminology in business hub
Portugal
rastreio de candidatos / verificação de antecedentes
Portuguese usage tends toward 'rastreio' rather than 'triagem'

Related Words

background investigationreference checkskills assessmentcriminal history reviewemployment verificationcredit checkdrug testing

Related Idioms & Phrases

run a background check
vet a candidate
put someone through the wringer
do due diligence
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