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In-house vs. Outsourced Background Checks: Which Is Best For Your Business?
Pre-employment background checks are a vital element of the hiring process, with the need for both speed and accuracy of equal importance.
Nov 8, 20233 min read


How to hire employees quickly: why speed is of the essence in a candidate-led market
Arguably the most critical stage in the hiring process, where speed is of the absolute essence, is during the offer and onboarding stage.
Oct 18, 20232 min read


Difference between standard & enhanced DBS
Read our blog post to find out the different between Standard and Enhanced DBS checks and which is suitable for particular job roles.
Sep 6, 20232 min read


The shocking case of Lucy Letby: what lessons can healthcare employers learn?
On 21st August 2023, neonatal nurse Lucy Letby, the most prolific child serial killer in modern British history, was sentenced to life impri
Aug 30, 20233 min read


Platform vs. paper? Making the move to automated 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
Aug 17, 20232 min read


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.
Aug 3, 20233 min read


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
Jul 20, 20236 min read


The importance of background checks for 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
Feb 8, 20232 min read


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.
Feb 7, 20232 min read


Aviation Recruitment: How Background Check Software Can Speed Up The Hiring Process
A recent study revealed that 78% of job applicants would drop out of a lengthy or complex recruitment process.
Jan 23, 20232 min read


Passports and eVisas: IDSP Right To Work
A digital Right to Work check allows employers to digitally verify the identity of their new starters and confirm their Right to Work remote
Jan 6, 20231 min read


Enhanced DBS checks: An Introduction
An Enhanced DBS Check is the highest level of criminal record and barring check available in England and Wales.
Dec 1, 20222 min read


Why 83% of employers are losing out on best-fit applicants – and what's the recruitment cost?
According to a recent study, more than 83% of UK employers lose out on top applicants due to slow pre-employment background checks...
Oct 26, 20222 min read


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...
Jun 30, 20222 min read


What is causing airport staff shortages?
There is no getting around the fact that the UK aviation industry is experiencing massive delays and staff shortages. As a result of the...
Jun 23, 20223 min read


Background checks financial services: why are they important?
As the regulatory landscape for the global financial services industry continues to rapidly shift, so does the demand for a streamlined...
Jun 15, 20223 min read


Types of 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,...
Jun 6, 20222 min read


Digital Background Checks And Digital Recruitment
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...
May 12, 20223 min read


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...
Apr 21, 20223 min read


VettingGateway's innovative online references
Background checking companies are changing to keep up with new technologies and business models
Mar 29, 20223 min read

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