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False credentials and fake job histories: How applicants misrepresent themselves
A 2017 report found a staggering 85% of employers have caught candidates lying on their CVs – a marked rise from 66% in 2012. From lying about qualifications to hiding a criminal background, there are countless ways job seekers falsify…Why all Australian companies – not just banking and finance – must take corporate governance seriously
Kenneth Hayne’s final report from the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry directs most of its ire at banks and financial services providers. But Alistair McKeough, Principal Solicitor at the Automic Group, believes its…GoBlitz: Offering clients and job seekers a more secure way to work
Thanks to the remarkable rise of the gig economy, job seekers and employers can connect for work like never before – but that also creates new hiring risks. GoBlitz, powered by Jim’s Group, is disrupting the gig economy and protecting…When once isn’t enough: The checks that need re-checking and why
You do your due diligence by conducting the necessary background checks on incoming employees, but do you routinely re-check them post-appointment? If not, you could be putting your business, staff, and customers at risk.Q2FY19 Maiden Cashflow Positive Quarter – Quarterly Operating Update
We are pleased to announce our Q2FY19 results and operating update for the quarter ending 31st January 2019.AI in HR – hype or inevitable reality?
Fast-forward to 2035. CVs are in the history dustbin. Instead, you have a real-time digital snapshot of your career history, which is scanned by a cloud-based resume robot. A microsecond later, you are offered an interview, which is also conducted…Video series: Social media essentials for employer branding
Social media is an efficient and effective channel for employer branding that HR professionals can no longer ignore. In a new series of videos, we look at the why, what and how of social media essentials for employer branding.Mentoring for senior HR: Taking your career to the next level
Part three of our series on mentoring for HR explores how senior HR professionals find the right person to help them achieve their career goals. Richard Westney, the HR Man, offers tips for finding a mentor.Career pathing: Where to next for senior HR
In part one of our series on mentoring for HR, we take a look at the career options senior HR professionals can explore once they reach the highest HR position within their organisation. Richard Westney, the HR Man, provides career-pathing…The benefits of a standardised approach to screening
A standardised approach to employee screening could be anything from a formal written policy to a collection of undocumented ‘standard practices’. We reveal the positive impact such an approach can have on your overall business.How to introduce a new screening policy into your workplace to create a trusting culture
Organisations need relevant and thoroughly vetted information in order to make informed hiring decisions. That’s why a standardised approach to screening is best for building a positive company culture.Video: Risk-based approach to employment screening: Andrew Maffett presents at The Recruitment Events Co. leader’s lunch
If you haven’t adopted a risk-based approach to your recruitment, chances are you haven’t got a clear picture of your candidate, and that makes it difficult to be confident in your hiring decision. Look into these case studies with our…What is Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance
Banks, insurers and creditors are asking customers to provide detailed anti-corruption due diligence before starting a business relationship. So - what is required for KYC?How to set up an internal mentoring program for your business
Some top tips to ensure your organisation's mentoring game is strong.How to ensure your company’s HR is cyber secure in 2019
HR managers sit on the front line when it comes to protecting their company’s sensitive employee information. Here’s how to keep your company’s data safe.Navigating the law in tech innovation: Meet Craig Sharp
Over the past few months we introduced you to some of our great leaders from Australia and New Zealand. The next person in our series of people behind CVCheck is our General Counsel Craig Sharp.The science of storytelling and HR
If you really want to drive home a point, a compelling story can have a bigger impact than facts and figures alone. It’s all down to what’s happening in the listener’s brain.eBook: How to attract & retain good staff in the disability sector
According to research, less than half of disability service providers expect to meet demand in 2018. In our eBook, we asses the current state of play, introduce the shifting employee landscape, and look into how to attract and retain great…The Do’s & Don’ts of Networking
Networking doesn’t have to be a dirty word. Growing your network and building fruitful relationships in an authentic way can fill your professional life with interesting and like-minded people, and expand your career options. Here’s our do’s and don’ts for…CVCheck welcomes Sourcr as a new partner
At CVCheck we’re always looking for ways to make our client’s hiring process as easy and quick as possible, which is why we have formed a new partnership with Sourcr.Your recruiting-for-retail checklist
Looking for retail staff? Here’s how to find, recognise and entice the best candidates.It’s complicated! How to handle ‘miscellaneous’ leaves of absence
When employees need to take sudden or prolonged absences outside the usual entitlements, it can put businesses in a tricky position. The HR Man NZ, Richard Westney, explains how to balance the needs of the business with the need for…Jobactive: Which industries and careers are best for longevity?
In the next decade, the aged care, IT, construction and infrastructure industries will grow exponentially, providing huge opportunities for jobseekers and employers alike. As a recruiter, understanding where the market is heading is increasingly important, especially as jobseekers rely on…Tink Recruitment: Connecting people through psychometrics
Modern hiring is part art, part data. Here’s how predictive psychometric testing helps Tink Recruitment connect the right candidate to the right client.Organisational fraud in Australia
Has your company fallen foul of organisational fraud? If so, you’re in the majority. More than half of all Australian organisations reported corporate crime in 2017 and most was perpetrated by business ‘insiders’. Here’s an overview of the country’s economic…A career protecting the community: Meet James Sutherland
For our staff profile this week we're hopping across the Tasman, and straight into our Auckland office to find out everything about our Managing Director of CVCheck New Zealand, James Sutherland.Prevention is still better than a cure
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…How to choose the perfect reference check for your candidate
We've recently created two new types of Employment Reference Checks. You can now choose between our Streamlined and Verified references. So, what’s the best choice for your candidate today?We’ve taken the pain out of checking references
Reference checks are a bit like going to the dentist – you know it’s something you really need to do, but you never look forward to going (sorry, if you're a dentist).Australia’s higher education sector at a glance
Have you ever wondered how much revenue the Australian higher education sector generates? Or how many Australians hold a bachelors degree? If you're hiring in the education sector, you'll want to be across this snapshot of the current state of…