Background checks are becoming a significant consideration for many companies in Australia, New Zealand and beyond. Every check verifies that a candidate is qualified for the position and there are a variety of checks available depending on the role and industry, including academic achievement, employment history, criminal record, and identity checks, as part of companies pre-employment screening programme.
Carrying out a background check in-house or manually in Australia and New Zealand can be a complicated and lengthy process, but with Veremark's automated platform this can be achieved quicker, with less risk and is next to no work for your team.
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Top 5 Most Commonly Requested Checks and Highest Discrepancy Rates in Australia And New Zealand
According to Veremark's Annual Report 2022 (State of Hiring and Background Checks Discrepancies), the top five most commonly requested checks are:
- National ID Check - 18.49%
- Global Sanctions Check - 18.42%
- Academic Achievement - 15.60%
- Employment Check - 13.35%
- Criminal Record Check - 12.39%
Transform your hiring and screening process with insights from Veremark’s discrepancy report. We’ve revealed what the top 5 checks are, but what are the top 5 discrepancies? Download our report to find out!