Background checks
Who Maintains Criminal History Records in Australia?
Criminal history records obtained through police checks play a crucial role in ensuring safety and security across the community and various sectors in Australia. Whether it’s for background screening during […]
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 […]
Preventing Fraud in Your Workplace
In Australia, background checks are an essential part of the recruitment process, helping employers make informed hiring decisions and ensure they are hiring trustworthy, qualified individuals. Whether you are hiring […]
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 to Do When Someone Has a Criminal Record?
Have you ever run criminal history checks on future or current staff members hoping to not find anything – but then you did? Being prepared in these situations will make life easier for your organisation.
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?
Can an Individual Refuse to Undergo a Background Check?
Mitigating employment risks for your organisation may mean that you need to conduct a criminal history check for new and existing employees. Doing so can help you assess any risks they pose for your organisation’s reputation, your clients, and, your workforce.
How Do I Conduct a Background Check on New Employees?
“Without trust, we don’t truly collaborate; we merely coordinate or, at best, cooperate. It is trust that transforms a group of people into a team.”
– Stephen M.R. Covey