Uncover the implications of recent high-profile cyber-attacks and understand why data security is crucial in your business's supply chain. Discover key accreditations and steps for assessing supplier security

Delve into the world of employee monitoring software, its increasing use in remote work, and the potential negative impacts on employee well-being.

This article explores the concept of the 'right to disconnect' and its role in modern workplaces. It discusses how businesses can embrace this shift and create a culture that values both productivity and employee well-being

Challenging Chancellor Hunt's view on remote work and creativity, this article delves into practices that boost creative thought in flexible work setups. We offer advice on stimulating creativity and maintaining 'water cooler' moments, from fostering open communication and wellness to conducting asynchronous brainstorming

According to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), 41% of all recorded criminal activity in the UK is fraud. This unprecedented figure continues to grow as the public struggle to cope with rising living costs. In an effort to combat this rising tide of economic crime, the UK Home Office has introduced a pivotal piece of legislation: the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill.

Explore the impact of the proposed Protect Duty, or "Martyn's Law," on UK businesses. Understand the law's requirements and the steps businesses should take to prepare, including changes to HR policies and procedures.

Delve into the cybersecurity risks of remote work for UK SMEs and uncover practical solutions to protect your business and employees from cyberattacks, data breaches, and insider threats.

A six-month trial of a four-day working week involving 61 UK companies and 2,900 employees has been hailed as a "resounding success". The largest trial of its kind saw a variety of four-day week structures tested, and led to 92% of the participant businesses continuing a 4-day work week, with 29.5% confirming they have implemented the 4-day policy as a permanent change

The UK labour market is facing an unprecedented shortage of workers across all sectors. Employers are struggling to fill full-time roles and are looking for ways to ensure they are hiring the best candidates. One way to do this is through background screening, which can help identify potential red flags and ensure that the candidate is trustworthy, reliable and qualified for the job.

Flexible working is becoming a contentious topic for some employers. At Personnel Checks we’re strong believers that allowing flexibility creates an empowered and loyal workforce. In this article, we share some stories from our employees about their experiences.

Since we left the EU, UK data protection laws have remained pretty much the same. A new Bill from government seeks to change that. The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill would be the biggest shake-up to UK data protection laws since the Data Protection Act 2018.

From the 1st of October, Right to Work checks in the UK are changing. The introduction of digital ID as an option is a groundbreaking moment but it’s still not a perfect solution. The new rules could potentially exclude millions of people from remote work.

Our advisors are always asked questions whether they can use their current DBS Certificate for a new job. The answer isn’t particularly straightforward. In this article, we break down exactly what you need to know about using existing DBS information when starting a new job.

With the current candidate-driven market, there are opportunities to change employers around every corner. So it’s no surprise that retaining staff is a topic on everybody’s mind at the moment. Here we give our top 3 tips on what you need to do to nurture and retain your existing staff.

Qualification Checks are a sorely underused background screening check. Over the past few years there have been a number of high-profile cases involving fraudulent qualifications given by senior hires during the recruitment process. Qualification checks can help prevent damage caused by people lying about their credentials.

The world of work has changed significantly over the past 2 years. Most of the advice on how to connect with your colleagues and grow your professional network is now outdated. If you’re looking for advice on how to connect in the new world of work, click here.

Following campaigning from several industry groups, the UK Government have confirmed that they will be beginning the rollout of digital identity verification as part of certain government services. This is a big step forwards for the UK when it comes to digital identity.

January is the best time to take stock of where things are when it comes to HR. It gives you a chance to recognise what needs to be done and get new things ready in time for the new financial year. In this guide, we look at the top 5 things HR need to be looking at to get ahead for 22/23

Qualification background checks have been around for a long time. But over the past 2 years, we have seen a sharp increase in the number of people requesting this type of check. Is this down to employers being more careful when recruiting or is there another reason?

This week is International Fraud Awareness Week. It is estimated that employee fraud in the UK costs businesses as much as 5% of their annual turnover. Small or medium enterprises are also more at risk than larger firms. In this article, we look at what you can do to help prevent employee fraud.