Yes. Core Strengths has contracted an external agency to perform a background check for all its employees. The vendor and the reports they generate are managed by the Human Resources function and include the following: An identity check A criminal record check Verification of education qualifications or other skills claimed A debarment check, where required Verification of entitlement to employment through the use of work permits or similar documents Previous employment reference check Verification of dates of employment claimed for the previous five (5) years. [ACS1]  Third parties are required to perform background checks for their employees as part of the service contracts.[ACS2]