Course Overview
- This course provides a comprehensive guide to developing and implementing effective workforce screening programs, covering the entire lifecycle of an employee within an organisation.
- Based on the AS 4811:2022 standard and aligned with international best practices, the course equips participants with the knowledge and tools to manage pre-employment screening, ongoing suitability assessments, offboarding processes, and risk-based screening for different organisational roles.
- Participants will also learn how to integrate workforce screening into broader risk management frameworks, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards while fostering a secure and resilient organisational culture.
- Designed for HR professionals, security managers, and organisational leaders, the course highlights the critical role of workforce screening in mitigating insider threats, enhancing organisational resilience, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- The course is particularly relevant to critical infrastructure entities in the operation of their Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program (CIRMP) and management their critical workers (and all other employees).
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the role of workforce screening in managing human risk
Grasp the significance of workforce screening across the employee lifecycle, including its role in safeguarding organisational security and mitigating human risks, based on the AS 4811:2022 standard and aligned with international best practices.
2. Design and implement comprehensive workforce screening processes
Develop and apply tailored pre-employment, ongoing suitability assessment, and off-boarding processes to manage risks effectively across different organisational roles, leveraging the frameworks established by AS 4811:2022.
3. Integrate screening practices into risk management frameworks
Align workforce screening practices with organisational risk management objectives, ensuring consistency, collaboration, and informed decision-making across departments, in accordance with international best practices.
4. Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards
Adhere to legal frameworks and ethical principles guiding workforce screening practices, ensuring the protection of organisational and employee interests, while meeting the requirements of AS 4811:2022.
5. Continuously review and improve screening practices
Implement ongoing reviews and updates to workforce screening processes, aligning with evolving risks, industry standards, and international regulatory requirements.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
1. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of workforce screening
Explain the critical role of workforce screening in managing human risks and safeguarding organisational security, with reference to AS 4811:2022 and best practice standards.
2. Develop tailored screening processes
Design and implement pre-employment, ongoing monitoring, and off-boarding screening strategies customised to organisational needs and varying risk levels, in compliance with AS 4811:2022.
3. Maintain audit-ready documentation and secure records
Establish best practices for securely recording and storing screening outcomes, addressing discrepancies, and maintaining compliance with audit requirements and international standards.
4. Apply legal and ethical principles in workforce screening
Ensure compliance with relevant legal frameworks and foster ethical decision-making in workforce screening practices, aligned with AS 4811:2022.
5. Strengthen organisational risk management through screening
Integrate screening processes into broader organisational risk management strategies, leveraging screening data for decision-making, reporting, and interdepartmental collaboration, consistent with international best practices.
Private Coaching Session: Includes a one-hour private coaching session with the Pentagram Advisory team. During this session, we will provide tailored, practical advice specific to your organisation’s needs. Whether you are looking for assistance in overcoming particular challenges, implementing workforce screening, or navigating regulatory compliance, this coaching session, along with a complimentary template, is designed to give you the support you need to succeed.