HRM CHRONICLES that confirm whether or not their members are in good standing .
The race for getting new jobs and securing promotions has become so stiff that candidates have resorted to unscrupulous practices . Angela identified one as : “ Candidates have presented fake certificates which have inadvertently landed them on jobs . By the time the fraud is discovered , the new employee would have earned undue income .”
Advancements in printing technology have made it possible to obtain a replica of certificates issued from academic and training institutions . Put the two documents side by side , no visual difference can be noticed . Angela retorted : “ On close scrutiny , one may notice differences in fonts , mis-pelt words , unusual serial numbers and lack of institutional watermarks .”
HR uses a new employee ’ s probation period to authenticate their certificates and other testimonials . Employers have written to educational institutions to confirm whether existing or potential employees studied there .
“ More often than not , the candidates ’ body language betrays them as they struggle recalling forged working experiences . Candidates who provide employment history which is not backed with required skills do not clinch the vacant position .”
Despite incriminating evidence of fake certificates , some employers have let the culprits off the hook for unknown reasons . To make recruitment easy , there is a need for Certificates Authentication Bureaus with accessible databases .
CVs and certificates matter is a negative reflection of our society . The perpetrators can argue that the cheating syndrome continues to permeate both the private and public sectors of our economy .” For instance , not long ago , “ quickly-registered ” companies were awarded tenders to supply Covid-19 personal protective equipment ( PPEs ) which mysteriously disappeared from warehouses .
Walking my friends to where they had parked their cars , I said : “ To address some societal issues , there ’ s a need to involve stakeholders at all levels . And those in authority should be responsible for establishing and strengthening institutional systems that tackle persistent societal problems .” ■
Samson Osero is an Independent Human Resource Development Consultant and Author of the book ‘ Transition Into Retirement ’. You can commune with him on this or related matters via email at :
Samsonosero @ gmail . com .
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