Employee screening

A business team discussing hiring policies and compliance. Many industries in Australia require a police check as part of their background screening process.
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 […]

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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 […]

What to do When Your Candidate has a Criminal Record

When undertaking a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) police check in Australia as a precondition of employment, you might come across candidates with a criminal record. While discovering a […]

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 […]

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 […]

A discussion about a police check result, with an employer reviewing documents with a candidate.
Assessing Disclosable Court Outcomes

When a Nationally Coordinated Criminal Record Check (NCCHC) reveals a disclosable court outcome (DCO) or any outstanding charges, some basic steps must be followed by accredited agencies (including InterCheck Global […]

A professional sitting at a desk, reviewing background screening results, including a police check and criminal history check, as part of the hiring process.
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.

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