Supply Chain Digital Magazine May 2024 | Page 26

EXECUTIVE INSIGHT

“ Effective risk management is crucial because it helps organisations identify and mitigate potential threats and uncertainties ”

TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR ROLE

» I ’ m Jo Swarbrick , Head of Screening at Morson . I joined Morson in 2022 having built up a wealth of screening experience in highlyregulated sectors , including aviation and nuclear . I now lead a team of 13 , who work together to provide a screening solution that delivers thousands of annual checks and a consistently memorable experience for candidates , hiring managers , HR teams and compliance functions . I ’ m responsible for the strategic vision of the team and I try to focus on keeping the client and candidate experience at the forefront of our decision making .

IN YOUR OWN WORDS , WHAT IS RISK MANAGEMENT ?

» There are several risks within the screening industry , from managing

KPI and contract performance , to candidate and client experience , achieving SLA and always ensuring compliance for new and in-employment checks . Risk management isn ’ t just about covering one of those bases ; it ’ s about having the correct people and processes in place that allow all of them to be successfully managed day to day .
WHAT ARE THE CURRENT RISKS IN PROCUREMENT ?

» In a candidate buoyant market , if you don ’ t screen candidates in a fast and efficient manner while creating a memorable experience , you can leave them feeling frustrated with

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