The aim of uniform pre-employment screening requirements -- "due diligence" for short -- is very simple: to enable Dartmouth to hire the best candidates. Poor hiring decisions can hurt Dartmouth in a variety of ways -- lost productivity when poor hires require excessive management attention or increase turnover; increased burdens on co-workers; compliance problems when employees do not possess the credentials or licenses claimed on their applications; and business ethics issues when the College hires employees who falsify their educational or employment histories. Even where the due diligence process confirms the accuracy of the applicant's employment history and educational credentials, careful reference checking offer us insights on where the prospective applicant may benefit from special training or supervision after they begin work at the College.
Dartmouth College has developed a policy and process for hiring managers to verify the background or fully engage in due diligence for all new employees. This is a campus-wide commitment and response to an outcome of the McKinsey study. Please take full advantage of the resources and support available to you. We believe it can be a simple, effective measure to protect our students and colleagues.
Regards,
Traci K. Nordberg
Chief Human Resources Officer
Robert B. Donin
General Counsel
