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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.

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

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.

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...

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...

Enter the age of digital Background checking

kyanahsharkey

May 12, 2022

Enter the age of digital Background checking

The digital age is here! In recent years there has been a lot of noise about the rise of the digital age, and now it is here. The recent...

Should the Government relax aviation background checks?

kyanahsharkey

Apr 21, 2022

Should the Government relax aviation background checks?

Airlines and airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham have been struck by staff shortages due to a combination of...

VettingGateway's innovate online referencing

kyanahsharkey

Mar 29, 2022

VettingGateway's innovate online referencing

Background checking companies are changing to keep up with new technologies and business models

5 Ways to attract and maintain the best candidates

kyanahsharkey

Mar 18, 2022

5 Ways to attract and maintain the best candidates

Top talent is in high demand, making it more difficult for firms to attract and retain talent

Companies house fails to background check company names

kyanahsharkey

Mar 8, 2022

Companies house fails to background check company names

An investigation by Sheffield University Accounting Professor and Labour peer Prem Sikka suggests that Companies House, the United...

What is a DVLA check and why is it so important?

kyanahsharkey

Feb 10, 2022

What is a DVLA check and why is it so important?

If you are hiring someone who may need to drive on you or your company's behalf, a DVLA background check is required. Third parties that...

Cultural Barriers in Background Screening Across the Globe

kyanahsharkey

Feb 3, 2022

Cultural Barriers in Background Screening Across the Globe

Since the deployment of virtual work-from-home arrangements, the COVID-19 pandemic has raised fears of fraud

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