First things first, and it is important we put this on the table - without consent, you cannot do much. Applicant consent is legally mandatory and without it, you would be exposing yourself and the organisation to legal risk. Next, have…
This is a topic that perplexes both employers and employees alike. Questions such as: “What does the law say about running criminal checks on applicants?” “If I have a criminal record will that affect my prospects of gaining employment?” “What…
You’re the HR manager of a major company. You are currently searching for a new senior executive. You’ve managed to sift through a mountain of applications, recommendations and personal opinions and have narrowed it down to one candidate. A comprehensive…
Cape Town - A register of people who lie about their qualifications and of fly-by-night institutions needs to be developed, Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande said on Tuesday.Nzimande expressed concern on behalf of the government about the increase in incidents…
It's never too late to start with people risk assessments It is never too early or too late to start with people risk assessment or security strategies. These can be implemented at all stages of employment, regardless of an employee's…
Make background screening part of your recruitment strategy In 1912, the doomed Titanic hit the fatal iceberg because it didn't realise the danger ahead before it was too late. In the same way, what we know of our employees is…
In late February, Dr Rob Davies - minister of trade and industry - gave notice of new regulations to the National Credit Act, 2005. The change came into effect on 1 April 2014 and the department of trade and industry…
A candidate's screening process can be jeopardised if reference checks aren't conducted. People are creatures of habit and if an employee hasn't performed in certain areas or has misbehaved, this pattern is likely to continue. A candidate's past record will…
Do you want to catch a worker out after they've told lie? Get to the bottom of theft and corruption when the money is already missing and your reputation is in tatters? A polygraph test is a fallible investigative tool,…