Lengthy Identity Checks for House Buying
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25th Jun 2024 | 
3 Min. To Read
The typical home buyer in the UK spends approximately 4.7 hours, equivalent to 282 minutes of working time, doing all of the paperwork associated with face-to-face verification of their identity...
Spotting a Fake Education Certificate
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18th Jun 2024 | 3 Min. To Read
It’s no secret that people lie on their CV. Some will just exaggerate their responsibilities a little, others will tell much bigger lies about previous employers or will fake educational...
Key Reasons Why People Fail Social Media Screening
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11th Jun 2024 | 3 Min. To Read
In 2024, almost everyone has a social media presence somewhere on the internet. Social media screening is a quick, easy, and cheap way for employers to gain insights into prospective...
Director Checks What Are They?
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4th Jun 2024 | 3 Min. To Read
Employing a new director for your business without conducting the proper director checks can be a recipe for disaster, causing potential damage to your company's reputation. Director checks are not...
Trends in Fake ID Documents
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28th May 2024 | 3 Min. To Read
2023 marked a turning point in the way in which employers run background checks on people applying to work. 2023 saw a surge in online background checking, increased reliance on...
Airside Pass Background Screening for Aviation
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21st May 2024 | 3 Min. To Read
An airside pass, also referred to as an airport security pass or airport identification card, gives authorised workers access to secure areas within airports in the UK. These secure areas,...
What is a Share Code and Why Might You Need One?
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14th May 2024 | 3 Min. To Read
The concept of a share code check for identity checks as part of pre-employment screening is relatively recent in the UK, introduced by the government in July 2021. The idea...
Employment Gap Analysis
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7th May 2024 | 3 Min. To Read
Anyone looking for a job knows that big gaps on their CV between finishing one job and starting another can be a red flag for employers. The temptation is often...
Time to Check Everyone’s Right to Work
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30th Apr 2024 | 3 Min. To Read
If you’re running a business, you’ll know how important it is to make sure that everyone working for you has the right to work legally in the UK. The Home...
Risks of Not Doing Thorough Background Checking
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23rd Apr 2024 | 3 Min. To Read
The level of checking which applicants for new jobs must go through has increased significantly in recent years. Increased fines and enforcement around illegal working has forced employers to run...
