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How Mader Contracting sources and retains their workforce
"The online application process makes lodging police clearances a lot easier." Rizaline Punzalan Former GHR & Recruitment Administrator The client. Founded in Perth in 2005, Mader is a leading contracting company that has quickly forged a reputation in the industry…What is JobMaker and how does it work?
Envisioning a post-COVID Australia, the Federal Government is offering financial relief to employers that aims to both help reduce youth unemployment and close skills gaps. Here’s what you need to know about JobMaker.Employment Plus changes lives through the power of employment
"The process to obtain police clearances for our candidates is made very simple, which is of great help to our business.” Tiana Toelupe Site Manager for Salvation Army Employment Plus The client. As a proud member of The Salvation Army…RealMe is a game-changer for digital identity verification: here’s why
Heard of RealMe? A New Zealand Government initiative, RealMe is a fully verified form of digital identity that NZ residents are now using to easily and securely verify who they are when accessing both government and private online services. From…10 tips to make you more employable after graduation
How do I make myself more hireable? Where can I search for job opportunities? Should I apply for an internship? Discover how you can prepare for the world of work by following these 10 simple steps.Bankruptcy records: what to do if they’re disclosed after employment has started?
You’ve done all the necessary background checks and employed your new staff member in good faith their bankruptcy record is clean. But what if a record is disclosed after the relationship has started? Here’s why an undisclosed bankruptcy record may…Westpac to pay record-breaking fine for breaching Australian anti-money laundering laws
More than 23 million breaches of Australian anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism finance laws will see Westpac pay a record-breaking fine.Why COVID-19 is leading to greater employee burnout, and how to prevent it
As we struggle through COVID-19, an increasing number of employees are feeling heightened levels of anxiety. Here, Tanya Finnie, founder of leadership and cultural strategy consultancy firm, Redhead Communications, explains why the pandemic is leading to greater employee burnout and…Are your colleagues really ok? How to ask and offer support
Have you noticed a colleague or employee struggling? Tasha Broomhall, founder and director of Blooming Minds, explains how to sensitively ask if they are ok, then offer meaningful help and support.The top 10 soft skills hiring managers need to consider and why
Hard skills might be quantifiable, but soft skills are transferrable and are arguably even more important in our hyperconnected workplace. Pavi Iyer, Talent Acquisition Lead at Catapult, explains why recruiters are seeking out candidates with exceptional soft skills.Compassion and flexibility: What should you say to someone with cancer at work?
Many cancer patients continue to work throughout their treatment and recovery. HR expert Leanne Bloomfield explains how to prepare for, and approach, a conversation with an employee who has just alerted you to their cancer diagnosis.My staff do not want to return to work – what are my rights?
With restrictions easing in some states, many businesses are looking to bring staff back into the workplace. But what if your employees want to continue working from home? Employment lawyer David Kiel explains your rights.AMES empowers jobseekers
"[CVCheck] is great because it empowers the client to get their checks completed, and we are notified in a timely manner if there’s any issues or hold ups. It’s an excellent website.” Metz Nelio Employment Account Manager The client. For…JobKeeper 2.0: What you need to know
Due to ongoing economic disruption from COVID-19, the Australian Government will continue the JobKeeper program into the early months of 2021. These changes may affect your eligibility to receive the payment, so here’s what you need to know.I helped CVCheck lose its training wheels: Meet Jenny Cutri
We continue our series to introduce you to the finest people of our business. This week you can meet Jenny Cutri our Chief Compliance Officer and Company Secretary.How a former principal faked his way through a 50-year career
A former principal who taught at some of Melbourne’s most prestigious schools over a five-decade career has been charged with fraud. Here’s what happened and how it could have been prevented.8 tips to a healthier relationship with alcohol at work
If you’d like your workplace to have a healthier relationship with alcohol, consider implementing these strategies.How COVID-19 is affecting job markets: Rod Sherwood shares CVCheck’s insights
While many industries struggle through COVID-19, some are experiencing rapid growth. Former CVCheck CEO Rod Sherwood sheds light on the current job market, and explains how CVCheck is future-proofing itself against the pandemic.Racing Victoria keeps integrity on track
"It’s our job to make sure we hire people who will meet our single code of practice requirements and CVCheck enables that.” Jacqui Stoney Former People and Culture Advisor The client. As the body responsible for staging Australia’s greatest horse-racing…Top 10 recruitment metrics you should be tracking this year
Tracking recruitment metrics can aid data-based decision-making, reduce time-to-hire and cost-per-hire by making the process more efficient, and improving retention rates. Here, we reveal the top ten recruitment metrics every recruiter should be measuring, and why.Programmed: How CVCheck helps one of Australia’s largest employers safely supply staff to the health and education sectors
Daniel Chilcott, General Manager of Learning and HR Services at Programmed, explains; “Both industries are expanding very quickly. Health and education are such delicate areas because you’re looking after people’s welfare. We need to be especially thorough in our verification…What is an online ABA Check and how is it making banking better?
Frustrated by the countless hours spent chasing up background information from financial organisations, just to ensure your candidate complies with the Australian Banking Association (ABA) Conduct Background Check Protocol? Here’s how CVCheck’s online ABA Check can save you valuable time…WA’s fake psychologist: how simple background checks could have prevented the scam
With a history of fraud and deception, 23-year-old Tyson Vacher, should never have been able to scam the community again. But it seems he has, this time masquerading as a qualified psychologist.Amaroo protects its residents and its reputation
"It’s all done in my office: the employee comes in and spends five minutes filling out the form, we pay for it upfront and generally receive the police clearance within an hour or two.” Shelley Harris HR Coordinator The client.…GoBlitz: striving to be the most trusted place to find a contractor
"We want to keep pushing and striving towards being the most trusted place on the web to find a highly skilled contractor. CVCheck is an essential part to achieving this core goal.” Joel Kleber CDO/CMO The client. Online talent platforms…Show, don’t tell: Getting job ads right
Great job branding helps you attract top-quality candidates, but it’s also about dissuading the wrong people from applying. Here, Mark Puncher, Employer Branding Australia CEO explains how to best brand your job ad to attract top talent.Programmed: How CVCheck saves one of Australia’s largest employers over 2,721 employee hours per year
Daniel Chilcott, General Manager of Learning and HR Services at Programmed, explains; "We need the right person in the role, in the right time frame."Workplace stress: how it affects men and how to manage it?
International Men’s Health Week (June 15-21, 2020) puts the spotlight on issues affecting men’s health. One of those is excessive or prolonged job stress, which leads to high rates of depression among men. With this in mind, we asked CVCheck…Hung Lee’s top 6 virtual events for HR and recruitment
Thanks to COVID-19 we’re unable to travel and socialise like normal but that doesn’t mean we have to miss our favourite industry conferences, summits and meet-ups. Here Hung Lee shares his top picks of the virtual HR and recruitment events…Flybuys’ tips for tracking the organisation’s pulse: A case study
Employee engagement surveys can provide powerful insights, but only if done correctly. See how flybuys takes the pulse of its organisation and drives meaningful change based on employee feedback.