What does someone credit report have to do with they job?

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death187sin
death187sin Members Posts: 6,098 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited September 2010 in Strictly Business
I'm just be told today that before I make the determination to hire someone I must run a credit report on the person applying. Even with my managerial skills I still can't seem to figure out why this is necessary. I could understand if the person way applying for a job in finance or payroll but someone applying to be a receptionist is a bit absurd.