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Welcome to VettingGateways blogs. Explore our most recent articles to stay up to date on the latest background checking news.

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What pre-employment background checks are needed in education?

In-house vs. Outsourced Background Checks: Which is best for your business?

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Platform vs. Paper: Making the move to a digital solution for your background checks

Heather McGee

Aug 17

Platform vs. Paper: Making the move to a digital solution for your background checks

So, your company has introduced technology, apps and SaaS platforms across key areas and functions within the business. But…you’re still man

How can you streamline your healthcare background checks?

Heather McGee

Aug 3

How can you streamline your healthcare background checks?

Find out how you can streamline your healthcare background checks and make the process quick and efficient.

Heather McGee

Jul 26

Do you know if your employee’s online activity is damaging your brand?

Social media checks help ensure that a candidate is a good fit for your business culture whilst also protecting your brand’s reputation.

Building your business case for VettingGateway

Carly Taylor

Jul 20

Building your business case for VettingGateway

Is background checking your new hires a headache? Are you ready for an automated solution to reduce your time and admin? Do you need to buil

5 reasons why you should complete Digital Right to Work Checks

Heather McGee

Apr 25

5 reasons why you should complete Digital Right to Work Checks

Digital Right to Work checks allow employers to remotely prove an applicant’s Right to Work status against applicable documents.

The Importance of Background Checking in the UK Retail Sector

danoconnell70

Feb 8

The Importance of Background Checking in the UK Retail Sector

As the number of retail employees grows, here are our top four reasons why background checks are important in the UK retail sector

Social Media Background Checks: The Dos and Don’ts

danoconnell70

Feb 7

Social Media Background Checks: The Dos and Don’ts

In this blog, we will discuss the dos and don'ts for employers when conducting social media background checks on new starters.

How to streamline conditional offers of employment

danoconnell70

Jan 31

How to streamline conditional offers of employment

Conditional job offers add a layer of complexity to the recruitment process which can be solved through purpose-built automation.

Six Ways to Speed Up Recruitment in the UK Aviation Sector

danoconnell70

Jan 30

Six Ways to Speed Up Recruitment in the UK Aviation Sector

With candidate scarcity plaguing the UK aviation sector, here are our top six ways to speed up the recruitment process.

Digital Right to Work Checks: Passports and eVisas

Heather McGee

Jan 6

Digital Right to Work Checks: Passports and eVisas

A digital Right to Work check allows employers to digitally verify the identity of their new starters and confirm their Right to Work remote

Heather McGee

Dec 1, 2022

An Intro to Enhanced DBS checks

An Enhanced DBS Check is the highest level of criminal record and barring check available in England and Wales.

Everything you need to know about Digital Right to Work Checks

Heather McGee

Nov 1, 2022

Everything you need to know about Digital Right to Work Checks

From 6 April 2022, the UK Government updated the guidance around Right to Work checks and launched the Digital Right to Work Scheme...

Why 83% of employers are losing out on best-fit applicants?

Heather McGee

Oct 26, 2022

Why 83% of employers are losing out on best-fit applicants?

According to a recent study, more than 83% of UK employers lose out on top applicants due to slow pre-employment background checks...

danoconnell70

Oct 18, 2022

We're exhibiting at IHR London Live!

We're excited to be exhibiting at 'IHR London Live' on 19 October. Come visit us at stand 34!

Immigration official suspended over racist posts – could Social Media Checks have helped?

danoconnell70

Oct 6, 2022

Immigration official suspended over racist posts – could Social Media Checks have helped?

The Home Office has suspended an immigration official for racist content. Could Social Media Checks have prevented this incident?

How to conduct fair, compliant Social Media Checks

danoconnell70

Sep 28, 2022

How to conduct fair, compliant Social Media Checks

Our top five tips on how to add Social Media Checks to your recruitment process and why you should avoid conducting manual checks.

kyanahsharkey

Jun 30, 2022

Everything you need to know about BPSS

The Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) is the standard pre-employment screening for government employees. BPSS checks were...

What is causing staff shortages in UK Airports?

kyanahsharkey

Jun 23, 2022

What is causing staff shortages in UK Airports?

There is no getting around the fact that the UK aviation industry is experiencing massive delays and staff shortages. As a result of the...

Financial service checks: Why are they so important?

kyanahsharkey

Jun 15, 2022

Financial service checks: Why are they so important?

As the regulatory landscape for the global financial services industry continues to rapidly shift, so does the demand for a streamlined...

kyanahsharkey

Jun 6, 2022

VettingGateway: In-house DBS checks

Do you truly understand who you're hiring? Checking that candidates are who they claim they are isn't enough. To secure your company,...

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