Reference Reports and Initial Assessment in a Start-up Company Name Institution What sort of background testing should BSS conduct on its applicants It is very important foe an organization to carry out a background testing for its applicants, which ensures that it can confirm the trustworthiness and integrity of its employees and to protect the business (Gully Phillips, 2010). Failure to carry such tests comes with risks, which are serious for a business. There are different kinds of background checks that BSS should conduct on its potential employees. Firstly, it is important to carry out background checks on previous employment experiences of the potential employee (Heneman, Judge, Kammeyer-Mueller, 2012). This can be done by conducting the previous employers on the conduct of the individual under the check process. It is important however to obtain consent from the individual, which effectively eliminates litigation from the individual and allows the former employers to be more open on the details they share. Doing these, will allow BSS to get information on an individuals conduct at their previous work, clarify different information given on the resume and about the employer (Gully Phillips, 2010). Another important check is on the credit history of an individual.