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Understanding the different types of background check
We’ll help you to understand some of the different types of background checks and navigate the complexities of pre employment screening.
Nov 21, 20243 min read


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
Oct 22, 20243 min read

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.
Oct 9, 20243 min read


The rise of fake references
We’ve explored illegal referencing farms, what they are, how they operate, the risks and implications they pose, and our top tips.
Sep 26, 20244 min read


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.
Sep 12, 20242 min read

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...
Jun 19, 20243 min read


Why should you conduct social media checks on education staff?
In September 2022 the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance from the UK Department for Education (DfE) was updated to state that...
Dec 5, 20232 min read


Social Media Checks: Check Candidates on Social Media to Protect 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.
Jul 26, 20233 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


Immigration official suspended over racist posts – could social media vetting have helped?
The Home Office has suspended an immigration official for racist content. Could Social Media Checks have prevented this incident?
Oct 6, 20222 min read


How To Do A Social Media Background Check Fairly
Our top five tips on how to add Social Media Checks to your recruitment process and why you should avoid conducting manual checks.
Sep 28, 20224 min read

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