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Global leader in employee background checks, due diligence and investigative solutions.
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HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE PEOPLE YOU INVEST IN?
Busy HR professionals deserve to have peace of mind that their candidates and employees are exactly who they seem.
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BS7858 EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW AND MORE
To give you an idea of what is new, we have produced the playbook detailing the differences between 2012 vs 2019 standards.
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THIRD-PARTY RISK MANAGEMENT (3PRM™) PROGRAM
Establishing a strong third-party risk management program is an important first step in mitigating risk.
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ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) RISK ASSESSMENT
Explore anti-money laundering risks in-depth with the help of our dedicated AML team.
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FRAUD INSIDER: BLOG FROM CRI® GROUP
News, resources, expert advice on fraud, due diligence and employee risk. All in one place.
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RISK MANAGEMENT PLAYBOOK
The first part of reducing risk has a strategy and actions. We developed this playbook to help you do exactly that.
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The mandatory Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence: How to comply?
The European Commission on 23 February 2022 adopted a long-awaited proposal for a Directive on mandatory corporate sustainability due diligence for widely-defined specified “companies”. The proposals cover obligations throughout the value chain and also attach to non-EU companies which meet specific criteria. Companies need to prepare now both across their own business operations and their value chain to comply with the proposed Directive. While 2024 is the earliest the Directive will come into effect, the lead time will be needed to put compliant measures in place, or to face civil liabilities and significant fines based on turnover. How does the... READ MORE
EU: Can IP infringements cost you your life?
The Intellectual Property Commission estimates that IP infringements... READ MORE
Employee Background Screening: Fake CV lands a top NHS job... are your employees telling the truth?
Is Employee Background Screening as critical as they... READ MORE
IP infringement: The Intellectual Property and Youth Scoreboard 2022 is out!
IP infringement by way of buying counterfeit goods... READ MORE
Employee background screening FAQs - PART III: Conflict of Interest Checks & FACIS Searches
This three-part series of articles looks at employee... READ MOREOUR SOLUTIONS
Employee background checks
Pre-employment and post-employment background checks are critical to any company’s success because hiring qualified, honest and hard-working employees is an integral part of thriving in the business community. Are you ready to EmploySmart™?
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Due diligence 360
Due diligence on potential business partners is vital to confirm legitimacy and reduce the risks associated with such professional relationships. This level of due diligence will ensure that working with potential outside party will ultimately achieve your organisation’s strategic and financial goals.
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Third-party Risk Management (3PRM™)
CRI® Group’s own exclusive, expert-developed 3PRM™ services help you proactively mitigate risks from third-party affiliations, protecting your organisation from liability, brand damage, and harm to the business.
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Insurance Fraud Investigations
Insurance fraud is something that no company can afford. CRI® Group’s investigations cover the full range of insurance fraud cases, from healthcare fraud to disability and even fake death claims. Our experts are trained to look for the tell-tale signs of fraud.
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Investigative Solutions
CRI® Group’s team of experts can help safeguard your business from unseen threats such as employee fraud, compliance issues, third-party risk factors and other concerns that can quickly — and severely — impact any organisation in any part of the world.
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Business Intelligence
Business Intelligence is most effective when it combines data derived from the market in which your business operates in (external) with data from within such as financial and operations data (internal).
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Compliance Solutions
Anti-Bribery, Anti-Corruption (ABAC) Solutions
The first step of demonstrating your organisation’s commitment to implementing an effective anti-bribery management system is to commit to ISO 37001 training and/or ISO 37001 certification.
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ISO Standards: Anti-bribery, Risk and Compliance Management
Address compliance, risk & bribery head-on with certification and/or training – protect your people and your business! Choose the certification and/or training in the desired management systems and stand out from your competitors with confidence.
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Largest energy group (USA)
Chief Counsel
We have been working with CRI Group since 2011 for our Integrity Due Diligence and Employment Background Screening requirements specifically in Asia and the Middle East. The requirements supported by CRI Group’s excellent investigative research skills resulted in not only protecting our company assets but also allowed us to make a well-informed decision in a timely manner.
The largest pharma company (London, UK)
Head of global procurement services
CRI Group has been engaged by our UK Head Quarter Legal Team initially in 2009 to undertake due diligence and anti-bribery investigative research reports precisely involving local vendors, suppliers and distributors in the Middle East. CRI Group’s due diligence reports are very professional and entailing investigative research which is particularly important to retain this company on our preferred vendor list with every second year’s performance review. CRI Group will be our valued partners across the Middle East and Asian region Integrity Due Diligence is part of our 2017 Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption ABAC Program.
A Leading Fortune 500 Consumer Product Manufacturer
Executive Director, Global Corporate Security
Intellectual Property Infringement is the largest problem we faced across the years while operating in Asian region specifically. We engaged CRI Group with a recommendation of our regional Corporate Security Director to undertake IP Investigations, Background checks and Distributor’s screening in the region. CRI Group’s on ground investigative research, comprehensive and professional reports uncover facts to found association of local vendors and business partners with highly objectionable and negative personal and professional affiliations. Based on the longest working relationship CRI Group has been engaged as preferred partner to work with our Global Compliance and Ethics team.
Fortune Magazine (NYC, USA)
Senior Writer, Investigations
Just a brief word of thanks for your extensive help during my two-month stay in Pakistan. Your expertise on the subjects that I was investigating (for Fortune Magazine and CNN-FN) was of tremendous value to me. I also appreciate your honesty, your courage, and your willingness to help me out at a moment’s notice. Pakistan is fortunate to have you on the investigative scene and I was fortunate that I was referred to you.
The Major Oil and Gas Company (Oman)
Head of Ethics and Compliance
I had the pleasure of working with the CRI Group during my tenure with both entities and as such this note serves as my testimonial to the professional engagement and services rendered to me as the end-user of the services. The approach and diligence in their interaction with me as their client were commendable and evidence of an organisation with high integrity and transparency.
Investment Company
Head of Ethics and Compliance Office
We are very proud to attain this certification. It demonstrates our strong commitment to the highest standards of ethics and integrity in our activities. This achievement specifically affirms the presence of anti-bribery management systems across Mubadala that support a culture of transparency and compliance in line with the highest global standards.
IT Services Company
Founding Board Member and CEO
This achievement is very important for us because ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System Certification ensures that we are complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and the relevant international best practices to countering bribery and corruption in all the jurisdictions where we operate. We are committed to implement and continually improve effective Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) to prevent bribery and corruption. We are very proud to work with industry experts towards implementing our corporate goals and I am sure this Certificate will bring significant trust and benefits to our organisation and industry.
A Leading Information Technology and Services Company
HR Manager
It was an excellent experience working with highly dedicated and committed staff. The on-time delivery and accuracy of results are just eminent. I would be happy to recommend CRI Group to everyone who is looking for employment investigation services.
PUBLICATIONS
eBook | Background Screening FAQs: Hiring new employees
We’ve compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions on background screening. If you cannot find what you are...
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RISKS OF CYBERCRIME AND SOCIAL MEDIA: NEW PLAYBOOK
Complete Guide on How to Protect Your Organisation and Team! Take the first steps towards developing measures against cybercrime! This...
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Resources | EU Directive Corporate due diligence and corporate accountability
Download the study on Corporate due diligence and corporate accountability by EPRS (European Parliamentary Research Service)
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Indepth Feature on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) in the UK & UAE 2021 with our CEO and Scheme Manager
CRI Group and its ABAC® Center of Excellence were featured in Financier Worldwide's InDepth Feature: Corporate fraud and corruption 2021....
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Q&A: Anti-Money Laundering in UAE 2021
CRI Group and its ABAC® were featured in Financier Worldwide's InDepth Feature: Anti-Money Laundering 2021. In this edition, CRI Group's...
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Tony Wu
ISO Certification & Training BD
Mahamad Thouhid
IP Infringement Investigation Manager
Raees Ahmed
Pakistan & India BD
Nilofar A. Gardezi
HRBP & Associate Director
Zafar I. Anjum
Group CEO
Ashelea Arzadon
Investigations Manager
Soraia Antunes
Chief Marketing Officer
Huma Khalid
ABAC® Scheme Manager
Ayesha Syed
Lead Auditor
Kanwal Zafar
Managing director
Nurul Damia
Digital Marketing Specialist
Nilofar A. Gardezi
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e: nilofar.gardezi@crigroup.com | LinkedIn
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Languages spoken: English
Ms. Nilofar Gardezi is Associate Director and HRBP in CRI Group. She is a senior certified HR Professional from Europe. She is a member of notable bodies as CxO Global, Social Development International UN, Pakistan Tech Forum, and Pakistan Society of Human Resource Management. She is a certified coach and a psychologist as well.
Nurul Damia
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e: nurul.damia@abacgroup.com | LinkedIn
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Languages spoken: English, Malay
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Publications
eBook | Background Screening FAQs: Hiring new employees
We've compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions on background screening. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please feel free to get in touch with our team!
DownloadRISKS OF CYBERCRIME AND SOCIAL MEDIA: NEW PLAYBOOK
Complete Guide on How to Protect Your Organisation and Team! Take the first steps towards developing measures against cybercrime! This paper critically examines the growth of cybercrime, evaluating the risks it poses in terms of the different forms of cybercrime that exist and the regulations that seek to detect, prevent and punish them.
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