November 2016
Employee risks you must address (even if you didn't think so)
on 24/11/2016
Reducing risk in the workplace – whether a health or safety, general security or Internet/cyber security risk – is a priority for forward-thinking employers but one that will largely be overlooked until an incident rears its ugly head. The everyday demands of business tend to get in the way of...
Checklist for your Police Checks: What do you need to cover?
on 09/11/2016
The process of conducting background checks on potential – and, in some cases, existing – employees is increasing at a brisk rate. As incidents of employee fraud, misconduct and negligent hiring litigation continue to rise, more and more businesses see background checks as a fundamental HR and risk management process....
What happens if a potential employee fails a background check?
on 09/11/2016
While most employment contracts contain safeguards that allow you to dismiss an unsuitable employee, it’s equally as important to have rock-solid processes in place for handling potential hires that ‘fail’ a background check (for lack of a better word). Implementing background checks for both existing and potential employees comes with...
