Human Resources
Should Your Business Conduct Background Checks?
The need to conduct Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks, or police checks, on staff or potential employees depends on a number of factors. Some occupations legally require a Nationally Coordinated […]
How to conduct Background Checks on Potential and Current Employees
In Australia, background checks, including police checks, are an essential part of the recruitment process, helping employers make informed hiring decisions and ensure they are hiring trustworthy, qualified individuals. Whether […]
What to Do When an Applicant Refuses a Police Check?
Employers can only conduct a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) police check with the informed consent of the individual. Prospective employees may be reluctant to disclose their criminal history […]
What are the Different Types of Pre-Employment Checks?
There are a range of pre-employment checks that a business may decide to use when screening its candidates. Candidate screening occurs so the workplace can confirm a person’s suitability for […]
Background Checks on Employees and Rescreening
Background Checks on Employees and Rescreening Performing background checks or police checks on prospective employees before hiring them is a standard part of the hiring process for many companies. HR […]
Pre-Employment Screening Checks
Pre-employment screening is the norm, with four background check types growing in popularity. Employers are becoming more mindful about how candidates can affect the culture and reputation of their organisations […]
11 Top Executives Who Lied on their Résumés
Have you ever lied on your résumé? Or received applications from candidates with fabricated claims about their qualifications and achievements? The Brian Williams scandal shone the spotlight on the lengths […]
What Legislation Applies When Running a Police Check in Australia?
You’ve run a criminal history check and found something! What do you do now? Or rather, what can you do now?