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013 - Reference Checks - 9 questions to ask | what you can and cannot do - or ask | NZ law

09 Feb 2021

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Reference (and background) checking - why you absolutely must see it as an investment rather than a cost why you should do it – even when you think you can’t spare the time, what questions to ask, what answers might raise some red flags, what to do with those red flags, andwhat you can and cannot do in relation to reference checking and NZ lawIn Godzone Aotearoa New Zealand there are some things you absolutely cannot do in relation to reference checking potential new recruits and things you absolutely must do. Reference checking is protected and/or governed by three different Acts of Parliament:the Employment Relations Act 2000,the Human Rights Act 1993, andthe Privacy Act 2020 We’ll take an in depth look at the 9 reference check questions I always ask every referee so you can understand what types of answers or responses raise red flags and then how to handle those. You'll understand why I ask the questions I do and how to accuracy-check some of the answers you might be given from referees. You'll also understand why a ‘no’ to the question “would you hire this person again” might not be the deal breaker you expect it would be.We’ll also quickly look at some reference checking that’s fallen foul of the law and ended up in court.Choosing Referees:Immediate / Direct-report managerChoose wiselyLet your referees know what you're doing / what you're up to Ask them firstMutual trustCase Studies:an inaccurate referencesupposed breach of privacylying on job applicationSummary:background & reference checking is essentialchoose referees wiselyrespect & protect people's privacyask for only what you need & nothing elseask the right questions reference check every new hire - regardless of the job / position / durationreputations at stakeoutsource if necessaryVetStaffleading veterinary sector recruitment in New Zealand | veterinarians | locums | nursesDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Struggling to get results from your job advertisements? If so, then shining online as a good employer is essential to attracting the types of veterinary professionals who're a perfect cultural fit for your clinic. The VetClinicJobs job board is the place to post your next job vacancy - to find out more get in touch with Lizzie at VetClinicJobs

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013 - Reference Checks - 9 questions to ask | what you can and cannot do - or ask | NZ law

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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