CV Fraud! Research has revealed that CV fraud is on the increase with 49% of CVs containing lies and incorrect information. A Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Survey has discovered that 28% of CVs contain “very serious errors” which could mean anything from made up references to exaggerated qualifications or time spend abroad or in prison. We have long since asked employers to check candidate’s details when they advertise roles themselves, our own survey several years ago found that employers did not have time, needed staff quickly or just forgot. This is not “Good Practice” and any employer worth his salt must recognise that he must make enquiries about staff he is thinking of employing. The simplest way to prevent CV fraud is to vet candidates thoroughly and gain permission to carry out the basic background checks. This would be: Has the employee permission to work in the UK? Work through the CV systematically with the candidate. Check vague dates Check time in each role Ask for details of travelling abroad. Apply for references. Asking the candidate to sign a declaration that the CV is their own and a true and honest reflection of their working background. Breach of Contract. All employment contains an implied term of trust and confidence and if the employee is found to have lied may be in breach of this obligation. Where breach is “fundamental” an employer would be within their rights to dismiss without notice or pay in lieu and any salary or associated costs of employment may be reclaimed. Here at Anchor online our candidate’s background is thoroughly checked and verified. We offer this service as an outsourcing service to employers. If you do not have the time to check the applicants details - we will do if for you - Pre employment checks should be carried out as a bare minimum and a system in place to verify information. Our message to employees is think twice before lying on the CV. It is not worth the risk. Obtaining money under false pretences is not only deception and fraud but may lead to instant dismissal for breach of contract or misrepresentation. Further details on this article can be obtained by calling us.
April 2010
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