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How psychometric testing is changing the way organisations hire
Hiring manager: “So, Elizabeth – using a score from 0 to 10, how would you rate your ability to work with other team members?” Candidate: “I’m an excellent team player! 10!” Hiring manager, three months later: “Wow – Elizabeth really…From employee suitability to employee sustainability: The case for rescreening
Risk management is not something that you undertake once only and then regard the job as “done”. Rather, risks need to be continuously monitored with systems in place for ongoing checks and action plans ready to roll out if a…Workforce scalability and the contingent workforce
In an ideal environment, every business would grow at a steady, predictable pace. HR managers would be able to plan their staffing needs accordingly, building the team little-by-little as demand increases. Unfortunately, this is wishful thinking. The reality is that…What can be done in the fight against fake degrees?
Did you hear about the time a black cat named Colby was awarded an MBA? No, Colby wasn’t a super-intelligent wonder-cat. He was simply used as an experiment by investigators who paid US$299 for a degree from a Texas-based diploma…Talent shortage in oil and gas means a seamless candidate experience is more important than ever
Australia’s oil and gas industry directly employs around 18,000 people. While the core workforce is relatively small considering the sector’s high profile, it swells to approximately 80,000 when the industry’s large supply chain is taken into account. It’s also a…CVCheck announces company name change to Kinatico to reflect expanded product offering
CEO Michael Ivanchenko has announced the official ASX listed name change of CVCheck to Kinatico (ASX: KYP). The decision reflects a growing and diverse product offering, bringing together a suite of RegTech solutions (including CVCheck, Cited, OnCite, and Enable) under…Making background checks transparent for job candidates
When talent acquisition teams shop around for a background checking or pre-employment screening service, one of the key concerns is visibility. Employers want to see the status of their candidates’ checks with everything laid out easily on a dashboard. The…6 Factors that can slow down background checking
Timelines for background checks can vary from instantaneous to several days. But longer delays can happen, with negative consequences for both employers and candidates. In this article we explore the impacts of delays in background checks and summarise some of…CVCheck is a Finalist for RegTech 2022 Awards in two categories
We are delighted to announce that CVCheckis a finalist for the RegTech 2022 Awards in two categories; RegTech of the Year Australian Founded and our very own Chief Customer Officer Petra Nelson is a finalist for the RegTech Female Entrepreneur…Red flags to monitor for internal fraud
“There was no way we could have seen it coming.” Business leaders are often blindsided by occurrences of financial fraud, particularly if the perpetrator was someone they knew and trusted. But experts who study fraud for a living know that…Why you should sometimes say “no” to a reference request
Are you feeling uncomfortable about an employment reference request? Sometimes it’s better to say “no”. To be honest, Prisha was relieved when Barry handed in his resignation. He’d seemed a good employee at first, but he simply wasn’t getting the…CVCheck Releases Game-Changing Technology Reducing Compliance Costs and Mitigating Risk Through Cited and the OnCite App
CV Check enhances Cited workforce compliance feature alongside the release of the new OnCite app, giving workers easy access to their credentials. As the cost of doing business continues to rise both in Australia and globally, CVCheck has invested in…Organisations may not have the visibility needed to comply with the Critical Infrastructure Protection Bill
Operators of critical infrastructure assets may not have the visibility needed to meet compliance requirements for a national security bill, according to cyber-physical systems experts. But with comprehensive pre-employment screening and compliance monitoring technology, these organisations can be assured that…Managing the burden of government oversight with ease
Government oversight is a divisive issue. While some point to the strength of Australia’s regulatory and governance arrangements and celebrate the safety, social, environmental and competition benefits they create, other decry what they see as over-regulation and a so-called nanny…Children’s Worker’s Safety Checks: How they can help lower NZ’s alarming child abuse statistics
During the year ending 30 June 2018, more than 11,000 children in New Zealand were abused across 14,000 individual substantiated incidences.Mitigating the risk factors your organisation faces every day
Managing regulatory compliance isn’t just about avoiding fines. It leads to the reduction of risks of every type including health and safety, financial, reputational and business continuity.Working with Children in New Zealand: What you need to know
All paid employees and contractors who work with children for state-funded organisations in New Zealand are required to be safety checked under The Vulnerable Children Act 2014. All existing non-core children’s workers must also be safety checked.How Cited is saving the WA mining industry millions
Needlessly re-checking, re-training and re-onboarding employees and contractors is costing the mining industry millions. But there’s a better way.Think an employee background check is enough? Think again.
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.When is the right moment to conduct background checks?
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.The top 5 most requested finance checks in healthcare and aged care
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…What the Critical Infrastructure Bill means for background checks
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…Attracting top talent during the great resignation
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 shortage5 ways to mitigate risk when managing health check records for your organisation
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.Compliance vs risk management: What’s the difference?
Staying compliant and avoiding risks are not one and the same – understanding how compliance and risk differ is the key to managing both effectively.Run your own race: Meet our new CEO, Michael Ivanchenko
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.Era of the boomerang hire
Businesses are recognising the value in gaining former employees back, as they bring with them developed skills, greater motivation and higher engagement levels.The importance of getting the police check purpose field right
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.Perennials: the best thing to happen to your organisation?
Not defined by age or generation, perennials are curious, aspirational and highly employable. Here’s why they add value to your team.How to safeguard your business with succession planning
Succession planning is a crucial strategy for mitigating the disruption caused by a sudden departure. Nick Hindhaugh, founder of Six Degrees Executive, explains why.