CVCheck News & Articles

In the wake of the data security breaches of 2022, the aged care sector has never been more aware of the importance of safety and security—and with the recent changes to the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act (the SOCI Act),…

Working in the energy sector means that your company is part of Australia’s critical infrastructure. And it’s not centralised to those in production. Companies that handle the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, as well as gas production, storage, and…

If your company is part of the disability sector, then safety and security have always been a priority - there is no room for error when people’s lives are at stake. However, there have been recent updates to compliance laws,…

The regulation of critical infrastructure under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act, 2018 (the SOCI Act) has now been updated and expanded. The passing of the Security Legislation (Critical Infrastructure) Act 2021 has amended the SOCI Act to bring about…

It’s a turbulent time to be working in the aged care sector. In an industry already plagued by low pay and disproportionately high stress—which results in ongoing staffing shortages—the recent government policy changes have added even more pressure. But what…

In today's digital age, the authentication and confirmation of an individual's identity are crucial for various purposes, such as record keeping, customer service, and marketing. The processes related to this are ID collation and ID verification, which are often confused…

At CVCheck, we're committed to providing great experience to our clients and making our service available and accessible via multiple platforms. We do this via integrating with intelligent and secure systems we know our clients use and value. We're proud…

Much of the work done by leading environmental and engineering consultancy Tonkin + Taylor is about discovering ways to do things smarter. Working across New Zealand and Australia, the team of over 1,000 employees finds innovative solutions and efficiencies for…

The sheer scope of New York Congressman George Santos’ lying is breathtaking, even in what has been described as a “post-truth” era rife with “alternative facts”. The Republican politician has been caught out in a series of lies that have…

CVCheck is proud to announce our official partnership with the National Employment Services Association (NESA). Since launching in 2004, CVCheck (A Kinatico Product) has built and continued to invest in the development of a smart and simple platform, to help…

Hiring manager: “So, Elizabeth – using a score from 0 to 10, how would you rate your ability to work with other team members?” Candidate: “I’m an excellent team player! 10!” Hiring manager, three months later: “Wow – Elizabeth really…

Risk management is not something that you undertake once only and then regard the job as “done”. Rather, risks need to be continuously monitored with systems in place for ongoing checks and action plans ready to roll out if a…

In an ideal environment, every business would grow at a steady, predictable pace. HR managers would be able to plan their staffing needs accordingly, building the team little-by-little as demand increases. Unfortunately, this is wishful thinking. The reality is that…

Did you hear about the time a black cat named Colby was awarded an MBA? No, Colby wasn’t a super-intelligent wonder-cat. He was simply used as an experiment by investigators who paid US$299 for a degree from a Texas-based diploma…

Australia’s oil and gas industry directly employs around 18,000 people. While the core workforce is relatively small considering the sector’s high profile, it swells to approximately 80,000 when the industry’s large supply chain is taken into account. It’s also a…

CEO Michael Ivanchenko has announced the official ASX listed name change of CVCheck to Kinatico (ASX: KYP). The decision reflects a growing and diverse product offering, bringing together a suite of RegTech solutions (including CVCheck, Cited, OnCite, and Enable) under…

When talent acquisition teams shop around for a background checking or pre-employment screening service, one of the key concerns is visibility. Employers want to see the status of their candidates’ checks with everything laid out easily on a dashboard. The…

Timelines for background checks can vary from instantaneous to several days. But longer delays can happen, with negative consequences for both employers and candidates. In this article we explore the impacts of delays in background checks and summarise some of…

We are delighted to announce that CVCheckis a finalist for the RegTech 2022 Awards in two categories; RegTech of the Year Australian Founded and our very own Chief Customer Officer Petra Nelson is a finalist for the RegTech Female Entrepreneur…

Are you feeling uncomfortable about an employment reference request? Sometimes it’s better to say “no”. To be honest, Prisha was relieved when Barry handed in his resignation. He’d seemed a good employee at first, but he simply wasn’t getting the…

CV Check enhances Cited workforce compliance feature alongside the release of the new OnCite app, giving workers easy access to their credentials.  As the cost of doing business continues to rise both in Australia and globally, CVCheck has invested in…

Operators of critical infrastructure assets may not have the visibility needed to meet compliance requirements for a national security bill, according to cyber-physical systems experts. But with comprehensive pre-employment screening and compliance monitoring technology, these organisations can be assured that…

Government oversight is a divisive issue. While some point to the strength of Australia’s regulatory and governance arrangements and celebrate the safety, social, environmental and competition benefits they create, other decry what they see as over-regulation and a so-called nanny…

During the year ending 30 June 2018, more than 11,000 children in New Zealand were abused across 14,000 individual substantiated incidences.

Managing regulatory compliance isn’t just about avoiding fines. It leads to the reduction of risks of every type including health and safety, financial, reputational and business continuity.

All paid employees and contractors who work with children for state-funded organisations in New Zealand are required to be safety checked under The Vulnerable Children Act 2014. All existing non-core children’s workers must also be safety checked.

Needlessly re-checking, re-training and re-onboarding employees and contractors is costing the mining industry millions. But there’s a better way.

Get in touch to discuss CVCheck/Cited’s proven workforce verification and compliance solutions today. Learn how to manage the verification, engagement and ongoing compliance management of complex workforces with ease.

Typically, background screening is conducted at the very end of the hiring process: between the interview stage and the job offer. But why don’t organisations conduct background checks earlier? For many, the answer comes down to one factor – cost.

Finance background checks are essential in healthcare and aged care for one key reason: the vulnerability of patients under the organisations’ care. Organisations can comply with Australian laws and protect themselves by conducting employee finance/credit checks as part of their…