Does your business have a policy in place for references?

You may be surprised to know that many businesses don’t actually have a reference check policy in place, and if they do, no one really takes it seriously. Resume fraud leaves employers extremely vulnerable and susceptible to making poor decisions based on false information being provided by prospective employees and subsequently costing business lots of money in the process. For example, It’s easy for an ex-employee to provide details of a friend or even a close colleague who’ll always give a glowing reference, regardless of the truth.

There are a few reasons businesses are not controlling this:

• Too busy to bother with people who have already left the business
• Not enough time to do it right within a small business — The focus is on revenue generating activities
• Not knowing that the incorrect people are giving references.

What is the best way to fix this you ask?

Create a policy and ensure staff are aware how serious it is

Revisit the policy with new staff and exisiting staff every 6–12 months.

Email us at members@ratemystaff.com.au about free tips on creating a “reference checks” policy within your business.

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Happy Hump Day!

Adam
ratemystaff.com.au