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News Affairs

Here, we have compiled a collection of news stories from all around the world that clearly identify why background screening should be a fundamental part of any hiring process.

Hospitality Worker On Jobmaker Scheme

What is JobMaker and how does it work?

  • By CVCheck
  • on October 15, 2020
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.
  • Announcements, Career Development, Future of Work, Inclusion and Diversity
New Zealand RealMe digital identification

RealMe® is a game-changer for digital identity verification: here’s why

  • By CVCheck
  • on October 13, 2020
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 why it was created to how it works and how to get verified, here’s everything you need to know.
  • Compliance, HR Tech, Screening
Westpac anti money laundering fine

Westpac to pay record-breaking fine for breaching Australian anti-money laundering laws

  • By CVCheck
  • on September 25, 2020
More than 23 million breaches of Australian anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism finance laws will see Westpac pay a record-breaking fine.
  • Compliance, Screening
Former principal Neil Lennie charged with fraud

How a former principal faked his way through a 50-year career

  • By CVCheck
  • on August 4, 2020
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.
  • Fraud, HR Tips, Screening
Fake psychologist John Vacher

WA’s fake psychologist: how simple background checks could have prevented the scam

  • By CVCheck
  • on June 25, 2020
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.
  • Fraud, Screening
Verifying identity while working remotely_ Use these tips to remain compliant... (3)

Q&A: Your JobKeeper questions answered

  • By CVCheck
  • on April 30, 2020
Small business owners are still grappling with the nuances of JobKeeper and what it means for their company, so we enlisted the help of RSM Australia to answer your most pressing questions about the scheme.
  • HR Trends
Getting Jobkeeper During Covid19

JobKeeper: What is it & is my business eligible for it?

  • By CVCheck
  • on April 14, 2020
A temporary wage-subsidy scheme called JobKeeper will support businesses and staff who have been financially impacted by COVID-19. Here’s what you need to do to apply and prepare.
  • Employee Retention, HR Tips, Small Business
Dealing With Covid19 Redundancies

Coronavirus: What can large organisations do to save mass redundancies?

  • By CVCheck
  • on March 26, 2020
Coronavirus is hitting businesses hard – both here and around the world. We explore your alternatives to mass redundancies in the wake of the greatest health and economic crisis of our generation.
  • Employee Health and Wellbeing, HR Tips, Workplace Culture and Engagement
Veronica Theriault Jailed For Fraud

Veronica Theriault receives jail time for CV fraud

  • By CVCheck
  • on December 5, 2019
The public servant who was sacked from her senior SA government role for a string of charges, including CV fraud, has faced the music and will spend at least a year behind bars for her deception.
  • Compliance, Fraud, Screening
Uk Exam Board Put To Test And Failed

UK exam board put to test and failed

  • By CVCheck
  • on September 19, 2019
Popular British daily newspaper, The Daily Mail, has gone undercover to bust one of the country’s leading exam boards for dodgy hiring. Here’s how it all went down, and the simple steps the company could have taken to keep its reputation – and people – safe.
  • Screening
Foreigners Applying For Us Visa With Social Media

You will now be handing over your social media handles when applying for a US visa

  • By CVCheck
  • on July 17, 2019
Hoping to work or study in the United States? You might like to think twice about your social media posts because now, all visa applicants are required to disclose their social media user names.
  • Screening
Cv Fraudster Behind Bars

Which country is about to send CV fraudsters to jail?

  • By CVCheck
  • on June 19, 2019
A new law in South Africa could see dishonest job applicants spend up to five years behind bars. So if you’ve got a few inconsistencies on your CV, perhaps now’s a good time to tidy it up?
  • Screening
Fraudulent Pilot Caught After 20 Years

Bogus pilot finally grounded after 20-year scam

  • By CVCheck
  • on June 10, 2019
A South African Airways (SAA) pilot is facing criminal charges after it was revealed he’d been flying his entire career using a fake license.
  • Screening
Dr Matthew Mode Fraudulent Career

From parking valet to plastic surgeon: Extreme fraud could have been prevented with simple reference checks

  • By CVCheck
  • on March 11, 2019
On his Instagram account, Dr Matthew Mode poses in blue scrubs and promotes the cosmetic procedures he performed at up-scale Romanian clinics. In reality, however, the ‘renowned surgeon’ is anything but. Here’s how simple checks could have exposed Mode’s dangerous fraud.
  • Screening
Risk Based Hiring Management

Prevention is still better than a cure 

  • By Colin Boyan
  • on September 27, 2018
In the 2018 unfair dismissal case brought against Hertz Australia by former employee Charles Tham, the Fair Work Commission sided with the employer. And while the dispute presents an excellent case study for hiring managers, does the commentary in the media around this dispute miss the point?
  • Compliance, Screening
Valuable Lessons From The Theriault Case

The 5 most valuable lessons from the Theriault Case

  • By Craig Sharp
  • on February 11, 2018
Last week, news reports emerged of the case against Veronica Theriault, who was recruited to a senior SA government role last May. Theriault has since been sacked from the position and now faces a string of charges, including CV fraud. In this article, we look briefly at the case alleged by the prosecution and identify the key lessons for employers.
  • Compliance, Screening
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