CVCheck News & Articles

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…

In his speech to Parliament on 10 December 2020, Minister of Defence Peter Dutton said most Aussies going about their day don’t spare much thought for our nation’s critical infrastructure. But a disruption to any of the essential services that…

Welcome to the Great Resignation. Workers are resigning in droves, driven by burnout, a search for better pay and conditions, COVID-inspired epiphanies about work-life balance and the confidence provided by a talent shortage

The requirement for organisations to collect information about employees’ vaccination status has refocused attention on the need for privacy and security in organisational health check records.

Staying compliant and avoiding risks are not one and the same – understanding how compliance and risk differ is the key to managing both effectively.

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.