Talent acquisition and social media screening: the pros and cons
August 1, 2019These days it’s common practice to use social media platforms to review candidates in the hiring process. Assessing an applicant’s…Single Touch Payroll: Why employers must be extra cautious in the data-sharing world
July 30, 2019As of 1 July 2019, Australia’s transition to Single Touch Payroll is complete. But do you know why employers who…Questions you should never ask in a reference check
July 23, 2019Reference checking can be a legal minefield, so it’s essential you conduct due diligence to protect your company – and…You will now be handing over your social media handles when applying for a US visa
July 17, 2019Hoping to work or study in the United States? You might like to think twice about your social media posts…Bogus pilot finally grounded after 20-year scam
June 10, 2019A South African Airways (SAA) pilot is facing criminal charges after it was revealed he’d been flying his entire career…CVCheck implements a paperless criminal record check process in New Zealand
June 7, 2019CVCheck, in compliance with the New Zealand Ministry of Justice, has designed paperless criminal record and traffic checks. They are…Risk vs reward in recruitment – 3 key risks to limit your exposure
April 24, 2019Daniel Chilcott, General Manager of Learning and HR Services at Programmed, has some crucial advice on how companies can manage…Questions to ask in a reference check
April 17, 2019Conducting a worthwhile reference check requires asking the right questions. We chatted to expert recruiter Tom Watt to get some…Non-Core NZ children’s workers must be safety checked by 1 July 2019
April 16, 2019All non-core children’s workers in state-funded organisations, that provide regulated health services must be safety checked by 1 July 2019.…The bare necessities: Three essential checks every business should conduct
April 11, 2019Every role has unique screening requirements but there are three essential pre employment checks that every business should be conducting.…What is your company’s reputation worth?
April 2, 2019Bad hires can be a serious blow to your corporate brand. Here’s how the right hiring practices can help you…Why AML checks are essential: PwC’s Peter Forwood explains how to combat risk
March 21, 2019Both money laundering and the financing of terrorism have become major concerns to financial institutions all over the world. Even…False credentials and fake job histories: How applicants misrepresent themselves
March 10, 2019A 2017 report found a staggering 85% of employers have caught candidates lying on their CVs – a marked rise…GoBlitz: Offering clients and job seekers a more secure way to work
February 8, 2019Thanks to the remarkable rise of the gig economy, job seekers and employers can connect for work like never before…When once isn’t enough: The checks that need re-checking and why
February 7, 2019You do your due diligence by conducting the necessary background checks on incoming employees, but do you routinely re-check them…The benefits of a standardised approach to screening
January 8, 2019A standardised approach to employee screening could be anything from a formal written policy to a collection of undocumented ‘standard…Video: Risk-based approach to employment screening: Andrew Maffett presents at The Recruitment Events Co. leader’s lunch
January 8, 2019If you haven’t adopted a risk-based approach to your recruitment, chances are you haven’t got a clear picture of your…What is Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance
January 4, 2019Banks, insurers and creditors are asking customers to provide detailed anti-corruption due diligence before starting a business relationship. So -…How to ensure your company’s HR is cyber secure in 2019
January 1, 2019HR managers sit on the front line when it comes to protecting their company’s sensitive employee information. Here’s how to…Tink Recruitment: Connecting people through psychometrics
October 16, 2018Modern hiring is part art, part data. Here’s how predictive psychometric testing helps Tink Recruitment connect the right candidate to…Organisational fraud in Australia
October 9, 2018Has your company fallen foul of organisational fraud? If so, you’re in the majority. More than half of all Australian…Prevention is still better than a cure
September 27, 2018In the 2018 unfair dismissal case brought against Hertz Australia by former employee Charles Tham, the Fair Work Commission sided…We’ve taken the pain out of checking references
September 18, 2018Reference checks are a bit like going to the dentist – you know it’s something you really need to do,…How to choose the perfect reference check for your candidate
September 18, 2018We've recently created two new types of Employment Reference Checks. You can now choose between our Streamlined and Verified references. So,…Changes to ID requirements for police checks in Australia
July 17, 2018When you order a police check, you're required to provide identification documents with your order. While you had to upload…CVCheck integrates with JobAdder
July 17, 2018CVCheck is constantly looking for ways to improve the working lives of our customers. One way we’ve been doing this…Hiring for culture: How to find the right fit
July 10, 2018Just because someone impresses on paper doesn’t necessarily mean they’re the right ‘fit’ for your organisation. Here’s how hiring for…Single Touch Payroll: Is your business at risk?
July 3, 2018Single Touch Payroll is an important weapon in the Australian government’s fight against illegal hiring practices. Here’s how to keep…Nine steps to resolving workplace conflict
June 28, 2018Differences of opinion and personalities should be expected in a workplace. Despite best practice in HR, even the most harmonious…University HR: 5 tips for reducing stress among academics
June 19, 2018Academics have higher levels of occupational stress than almost any other industry, and the situation is rapidly deteriorating. Not only…