Carrying out a police check is an important part of the process of employing new staff and Australian Workplace Strategies now offers this service in its quest help its clients ensure employment of the right person for the job.
With internal crime on the increase, Australian Workplace Strategies Managing Director Jim Parke says it is vital that firms employ people they can trust.
“Unfortunately, it is no longer sufficient for firms to implicitly trust the word of prospective candidates, which makes it vital for employers to carry out thorough and effective screening of potential employees. This process includes carrying out a police check.
“In some occupations, a national police clearance is mandated by legislation and in many other occupations it is a genuine occupational requirement.”
Mr Parke says it is quite common to encounter situations where candidates for employment have been dishonest about their background and have not disclosed criminal convictions. This has resulted in increasing need for police checks.
However, there are many firms that do not routinely include police checks as part of their employee appointment process and, he says it needs to be done for every appointment at every level.
“This pre-employment check is vital, as are reference checks, qualification checks and identity verification as firms need to know who they are employing and understand their background.”
Smaller firms tend to be less likely to conduct police checks but Mr Parke says it is important for businesses of all sizes.
“The process of undertaking police checks can be time-consuming and costly, but Australian Workplace Strategies offers companies a safe and confidential police check service.
“This new service is also cost-effective and streamlined, ensuring companies can more easily obtain the necessary details.”
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