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WHAT DOES AN EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECK INCLUDE IN SOUTH AFRICA?

WHAT DOES AN EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECK INCLUDE IN SOUTH AFRICA? Hiring the right person involves more than reviewing a CV and conducting an interview. Candidates can provide inaccurate information, qualifications may need to be verified, and certain positions may carry specific regulatory or operational risks. This is where employee background screening plays an important role. […]
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LAUNCHING THE IFACTS INSIDER V2: REVOLUTIONISING EMPLOYEE SCREENING IN A FAST-PACED WORLD!

At iFacts, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest software platform, iFacts Insider V2. This powerful tool is designed to meet the evolving needs of employee screening in today’s fast-paced global environment. With increasing demand for more effective employee screening, heightened regulatory scrutiny, and the need for accuracy, we have upgraded our […]
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CV REREFERENCE CHECKS ARE STILL WORTH IT DESPITE THE GROWTH OF AI IN THE CREATION OF WORK REFERENCES.

What used to be a straightforward part of hiring, ringing a former manager or checking a referee’s email, is now a complex trust exercise. AI writing tools, spoofed email accounts, professional “reference services,” and constructed online personas make it easier than ever to create convincing but false employment histories. At the same time, intense competition […]
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DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS. DIFFERENT RISK PROFILES. ONE EMPLOYEE‑SCREENING POLICY? NOT UNLESS HR ASKS THE RIGHT QUESTIONS.

The 2026 ACFE Report to the Nations makes the point visually: executive/upper management, accounting and finance, and sales sit at much higher risk for occupational fraud than many other functions. That does not mean every hire in every department should face the same level of vetting, it means your screening policy should be proportionate to […]
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THE RISE OF AI-GENERATED CV FRAUD: WHAT HR NEEDS TO KNOW!

Artificial intelligence is transforming recruitment. It accelerates sourcing, helps match candidates to roles and can automate routine screening tasks. But the same generative tools that speed up hiring are also enabling a new form of deception: AI-generated CV fraud. Resumes, qualification certificates, employment histories, and even referee statements can now be plausibly fabricated with minimal […]
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WHY EMPLOYEE SCREENING IS CRITICAL IN THE CALL CENTRE INDUSTRY: PROTECTING CUSTOMER DATA AND REDUCING HIRING RISK

The call centre industry is one of the largest employers in South Africa, providing opportunities for thousands of individuals across customer service, collections, sales, technical support and business process outsourcing (BPO) environments for both local and international organisations. While the industry continues to grow, so too does the level of responsibility placed on call centre […]
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