Screening

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.

While many industries struggle through COVID-19, some are experiencing rapid growth. CVCheck CEO Rod Sherwood shares company insights that shed light on the current job market, and explains how CVCheck is future-proofing itself against the pandemic.

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 of qualifications and experience for these placements."

Frustrated by the countless hours spent chasing up background information from financial organisations, just to ensure your candidate complies with the Australian Banking Association Conduct Background Check Protocol? Here’s how CVCheck’s online ABA Check can save you valuable time and money.

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.

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."

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 planned for the rest of 2020.

"We save money and time with CVCheck, and we’ve been really happy with the service and responsiveness of the team." - Teressa Sullivan, Recruitment Manager at Lumino

"One of our key goals is to recruit trustworthy and reliable cleaners for our clients in the areas that we have demand." - Renae Edey, Communications & Marketing Officer at Absolute Domestics

CVCheck’s Brett Fraser joined Paul Molony from JobAdder to discuss the Royal Commission’s Interim Report into Aged Care. They examined the report’s findings and looked at what the requirement for continuous improvement means for the future of the industry.

Recent changes to Commonwealth anti-discrimination laws give employers greater certainty in acting on criminal records revealed during background screening. CVCheck’s General Counsel, Craig Sharp, explains.

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.

Maltreatment in childhood often leads to adverse outcomes in adulthood. Here, we look at what those long-term effects are and the ways in which employers of people working with children can reduce the risks of harm to young people.

Candidates are customers too. Learn why recruiters have a responsibility to be brand ambassadors for their organisations at every step of the hiring process.

Following the release of the Interim Report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care, we explore how the industry is changing – and how new standards are impacting both providers and their clients.

Business fraud comes in all shapes and sizes, and even the sturdiest enterprises aren’t immune. Learn how and why organisational fraud can occur, as well as steps to protect your company against sinister parties.