The focus on the ‘pre-’ in the phrase ‘pre-employment screening’ can lead businesses to treat screening as a tick box exercise. Not only is continuous screening an important tool, in some industries it is mandatory for compliance. In this article, we look at why you should really start thinking about continuous background screening.

Automated hiring is often touted as a foolproof way to reduce admin times for HR teams and those responsible for recruitment within an organisation. Research is starting to show that this isn’t always the case. Automated hiring could actually be hindering your recruitment.

With the recent announcement that Microsoft will be discontinuing support for two of their legacy internet browsers, updates to our own system are being brought in to ensure we remain secure, safe and compliant. This article outlines the coming changes in more detail.

We are constantly communicating with the DBS to ensure that all our customers have the most relevant and up to date information available to them. In this update article, we examine changes coming to the DBS Application Withdrawal Process as well as clarifying guidance around email addresses for Basic DBS Applicants.

Up until the moment we left the European Union, EU citizens had the same entitlements to work in the UK as they did elsewhere in the bloc. We have a look at what you need to know so that you can be sure you remain compliant.

In the past 4 years, the number of organisations in the UK carrying out background checks has risen by over 75%. This positive trend reflects a greater understanding of the value of these kinds of check. We take a look at some of the key reasons you should be doing background checks.

Social distancing restrictions have meant 2020 has been a year of firsts for UK businesses. One of Personnel Checks’ big firsts was successfully recruiting a new CMO and CTO to the business. We share some of our tips on how to turn remote recruiting into a success for you.

Do you dread dealing with workplace complaints? If so, you’re not on your own. Many people are guilty of ignoring problems and hoping they go away. But is ignorance really the best solution?

Safeguarding vulnerable adults is an essential part of any health or social care providers responsibilities. We take a look at the key areas you should be familiar with.

As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of staff moving into key sectors, such as health, social care and volunteering.