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The UK government speeds up accreditation checks
In the wake of the delays at UK Airports this summer, the UK Government have stepped in. The British government are stepping in to try and ease the well-documented delays at UK airports which are being caused in part by staff shortages. Statistic show mandatory aviation sector national security checks are being processed in record time, as the industry works to rapidly fill vacancies in the face of heightened demands for flights this summer. The government has introduced a


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 developed to help limit the risk of illegal employment and identity fraud, as well as to defend national security. BPSS is a standard level of screening in the civil servants, armed forces and government contractors sectors. This type of check confirms the identity of individuals when working with potentially sensitive information. Why would you


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...


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...


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,...


Insider Threat: How To Reduce Your Risk With Background Checking
Since the Covid-19 pandemic Insider Threat has been on the rise. According to a study by cybersecurity they suggest that Insider Threats have increased by 57%. The reasons for this increase are numerous and varied, but one of the most significant issues they provide is that they are extremely difficult to identify. Insider threats include both malicious and negligent insiders, with the former stealing, hacking, and blackmailing employees to gain access to IT systems, and the


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...


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...

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