The recent amendment made to the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (NSW) by the Work Health and Safety Amendment Regulation 2022 (NSW) imposes an explicit obligation on persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) to manage and control psychosocial risks in the workplace, from 1 October 2022.

During the recruitment process, many employers and managers contact an applicant’s references to validate their professional and career records. We explore out why background checks and employee screening processes are integral to the wellbeing of any organisation.