CVCheck News & Articles

We sat down with our new CEO, Michael Ivanchenko, to hear more about his life before CVCheck, what led him here, and what his plans are for the future with us.

Businesses are recognising the value in gaining former employees back, as they bring with them developed skills, greater motivation and higher engagement levels.

The ‘purpose field’ on your National Police Check application may seem innocuous, but it’s critical to the checking process. Here’s why you need to populate the field accurately.

Not defined by age or generation, perennials are curious, aspirational and highly employable. Here’s why they add value to your team.

Succession planning is a crucial strategy for mitigating the disruption caused by a sudden departure. Nick Hindhaugh, founder of Six Degrees Executive, explains why.

In the wake of COVID-19, it’s more important than ever for businesses to have comprehensive risk mitigation strategies to prevent fraud. Here are the current risks and how to safeguard against them.

Three months on from their acquisition, CVCheck and Cited have joined forces to bring their customers the best in credentials management and background screening. Here’s the latest…

My Place Aotearoa grew its team steadily, ensuring that every new hire was a suitable fit for the disability sector. Here’s how they did it.

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are an increasing concern for socially responsible investors. Here’s why demonstrating your business meets ESG criteria should be a priority.

A much-anticipated OAIC report revealed that data breaches due to human error jumped in the second half of 2020 in Australia. Here’s a breakdown of the report and how to better protect your business.

While some industries experienced countless layoffs due to COVID, others saw surprisingly healthy growth in employment. One of these sectors is finance…

"We feel comforted by the authenticity of the check, and that they are thorough to the point that no risk is posed to our organisation, or the whānau/families that we work with." Rangi Pouwhare Managing Director The client. My Place…

Ikea recently found itself in hot water after allegedly obtaining employee data illegally. Its actions have triggered discussion around employee screening - here are our recommendations for how to get it right.

Melissa George, Client Relationship Manager at SnapHire, shares the applicant tracking system’s journey to becoming the powerful recruitment platform it is today.

Summerset Retirement Villages has quadrupled their size since they first started. Find out how they seamlessly expanded their team.

Here’s an easy-to-follow guide to creating a simple, robust background screening policy for your business - the key to meeting industry regulations and creating a consistent and positive process for employees.

When working remotely in a different time zone to your team, the secret to success is learning how to manage communication and workflow. Here are seven tips for mastering the art of asynchronous working.

More than one third of Australian organisations reported corporate crime in 2020, and most were perpetrated by business ‘outsiders’. Here’s an overview of the country’s economic criminal activity.

"The team have been incredibly helpful and co-operative.” Anita Zeaiter Group Financial Controller The client. Inlogik is a leader in commercial card and expense management solutions, with a vision of providing intuitive, intelligent and innovative spend management solutions that exceed…

With New Zealand’s job market in recovery, we explore its current employment landscape, including the effects the trans-Tasman travel bubble is having on the all-important tourism sector.

AMES Australia places only the most suitable candidate in a role while decreasing their administration time and ensuring their checks have been carried out thoroughly.

While the pandemic hit the job market hard in 2020, there is plenty of cause for optimism for Australian jobseekers in 2021. We look at the employment trends you need to know.

Our leading-edge background screening platform is guaranteed by our ISO 27001 certification – the trusted standard in information security. Here’s how we ensure the privacy and protection of our users’ data.

What does CVCheck’s ISO 27001 certification mean for the protection and integrity of your data? Chief Strategy Officer, Colin Boyan, explains.

DB Breweries increases their speed of recruitment by considerably reducing time to hire. Here’s how.

"We were looking for the best and most efficient way to manage risk, to make sure we’re hiring people who are suitable, and to make the candidate experience as seamless as possible.” Andrew Retschko Senior Executive of Talent Acquisition and…

"Speed and reliability are important to FBAA in processing member applications quickly and accurately." Peter White Managing Director The client. The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) is the nation’s leading broker association for finance and mortgage professionals, representing, educating…

New Zealand’s Ministry of Justice is overhauling its existing Criminal Record and Traffic Check system. Here’s what you need to know about the changes.

Hunting down your next career move? You’ll want to stand out from the pack. Corporate personal brand specialist Julissa Shrewsbury explains how to master the art of self-marketing.

By not regularly screening your employees, you could be exposing your company to unnecessary risk. Here’s what you need to know about ongoing background screening.