Digitalization in Background Screening
Article extracted from PBSA Journal (Nov/Dec 2019 issue): Selecting the right candidate who meets the skills and competency requirements and is really what (s)he claims in the resume are absolutely critical to avoid hires with “integrity” and “safety” issues. In recruitment and background screening industry (like in other industries), there is abundant scope to leverage […]
Podcast: Interview with Avvanz Founder
From Theonera & Company – Waterloo, Canada. Podcast recorded on 26th Nov 2019 Kannan Chettiar is a CEO who is full of creativity. As the leader of Avvanz, he is passionate about making something from nothing. Listen to his inspiring story and discover the entrepreneur at heart. Click below to listen: https://bit.ly/2QZwtIK
Back The PNP will have a National Police Clearance System in October 2019
MANILA, Philippines (Updated September 27, 10:38 a.m.) — The Philippine National Police plans to beef up its clearance system through a “centralized” system for criminal-records checking that will be implemented within the year. To be known as the National Police Clearance System (NPCS) — the PNP will fully implement the plan in October this year, according to […]
Avvanz’s new Operations Centre of Excellence
Avvanz, a fast-growing global background screening and company due diligence company, which leverages technology and automated workflows to offer compliant solutions within quick turnaround times, has our headquarters in Singapore with presence in London, Sydney, San Francisco and Chennai. Avvanz’s operations centre is in Manila, Philippines. Avvanz, a fast-growing global background screening and company due […]
Big little lies? Discrepancies in job applications rife in Singapore
When news broke earlier this year about American Mikhy Farrera-Brochez and his role in the HIV Registry data leak, the fact that he used fake educational certificates to secure lecturing jobs here riled many people. The New Paper also reported that from 2016 to 2018, 33 foreigners were nabbed for submitting fake certificates when applying […]
Back Resume fraud: Be honest or lose your integrity, job seekers told
Although job applications are now checked for veracity, more can still be done to eliminate cases of fraud, say background screening companies. While the demand has grown beyond heavily regulated industries such as the financial sector, Sterling RISQ’s APAC managing director Elizabeth Fitzell said there are market segments where background checks are still not seen […]
Avvanz in the TV NEWS
Mediacorp Singapore News covered the rising worrisome issues with respect to fake resumes (or CVs) and certificates. The journalist spoke about the consequences of hiring such individuals in terms of financial damages, reputational damages and compromise in company’s security. Avvanz’s Managing Director, Kannan Chettiar, articulated the seriousness of the ongoing situation. Kannan added that for organizations […]
Mediacorp Vasantham Talk Show
Kannan Chettiar, CEO and Managing Director of Avvanz, speaks as a panelist in Mediacorp Singapore’s Vasantham talk show – Ethiroli. He discusses: What is Industry 4.0 or the 4th Industrial Revolution? What are the 9 dimensions of Industry 4.0? What kind of jobs have been displaced and what new roles have been created? How our […]
Talking Point Show: Can I fake it till I make it?
Singapore’s Mediacorp show – Talking Point – analyzes the rising CV scandal issues especially the problem of fake certificates. Avvanz’s CEO and Managing Director, Kannan Chettiar, speaks about how background screening vendors like Avvanz can validate these certificates so that companies can be rest assured that they are really hiring the right candidates. Click to […]
Doubts over three more PH politicians’ degrees
2 not named on uni websites; one has MBA from alleged degree mill PETALING JAYA • Three more politicians from the ruling coalition of Pakatan Harapan (PH) have come under scrutiny after the education credentials of Deputy Foreign Minister Marzuki Yahya were questioned. A Facebook page, Ops Johor, questioned Johor Menteri Besar Osman Sapian’s education […]
