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HMRC Employment History: Employer Guide
How employers use HMRC Employment History for accurate hiring decisions.


The Secret Chamber every HR must enter in 2026
Step inside the Secret Chamber for a magical journey through the HR trends and insights every leader needs in 2026.


Ethics in recruitment when conducting background checks
We discuss how to treat candidates equally with ethical recruitment practices during background checks.


Common challenges in background checking and how to overcome them
In this blog, we will cover the most common challenges that businesses face when conducting background checks on potential new employees.


How Technology Is Transforming And Creating More Accurate Background Checks
Find out how technology is positively transforming employee background checks, and how you can take to ensure you are completing efficiently


Background checks for volunteering: what's needed?
We've outlined the purpose of background checks and the key checks to consider during the hiring process.


How to improve DEI at work: the role of background checks in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
We have explored the key areas of background checks and the role they play in DEI.


5 Common Background Check Myths
In this blog, we’ve debunked 5 common myths when it comes to background checks to help simplify and enhance your hiring process!


How To Handle A Candidate's Failed Background Check
We have outlined the steps to handle a failed background check, and provided guidelines to support informed hiring decisions.


Valsoft Acquisition of IDGateway
IDGateway are pleased to announce we we have been successfully acquired by Valsoft Corporation.


Background Screening Policy: 10 Essential Elements
We have outlined 10 essential elements that you should consider when creating your background checking policy to help maintain consistency,


Executive background checks: What background checks should be carried out on C-Level candidates?
C-level executives, or ‘Chief’ executives, make vital business decisions, execute important actions, and oversee the business strategy...


Why facilities management background checks are more complex than they seem
FM is a critical part of any business, and it is important that you hire the right people for the job and the safety of the business.


Why do background checks? The ROI of employee background checks
A robust background checking process brings many benefits to an organisation. So what factors should be considered when calculating the ROI?


Why should you embrace Digital Right to Work checks in your background checking process?
Digital Right to Work checks are a vital component of an employer’s vetting process. So, why should you embrace them?


How To Make Your Candidate Screening Candidate Friendly
Here’s our round up of how you can make your background checking process as candidate-friendly as possible.


How To Reduce The Risk Of Internal Theft In The Retail Sector
Read our blog post to find out what is internal theft, and how it can be prevented.


Why thorough background checks are so critical in the financial services industry
Individuals who work within a regulated financial institution will have to undergo Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) screening.


Everything You Need To Know About The BS7858 Screening Process
BS7858 is a British Standard which outlines the requirements for conducting pre-employment checks on individuals working in security roles.


How Can Your Recruitment Agency Deliver A Good Candidate Experience?
In the current job market, ensuring you’re delivering a great candidate experience is more critical than ever.

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