When you’re growing your business there’s a healthy dose of administration that comes along with it. Accounts, diary and call management, as well as marketing are all specialist areas, and you can’t be expected to know how to do it all. That’s where outsourcing can make all the difference!

‘No Jab, No Job’ is a sentiment that is becoming more common in recruitment circles. Whether it is meant entirely seriously remains to be seen, but the concept of a health passport documenting your vaccines and medical history could have a multitude of uses

New legislation, slated as a means to reduce crime and build safer communities, was announced on the 9th March. This legislation expands the power of the police and extends child sex abuse laws to cover more positions exploited by predators. We cover the key issues you need to know.

Personnel Checks have been running background checks for UK businesses for nearly 20 years. In that time, we’ve learnt a thing or two about what makes a good background screening provider. Read on to find out more!

Following the Independent Inquest into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA), the Church of England made significant changes to their safeguarding practices. Through extensive consultations with both safeguarding experts and abuse survivor representatives, further protections are being planned.

Many children are tech-literate before they even go to school and 1 in 3 use a mobile device before they can even talk. TikTok is just the latest form of online media consumption in part targeted at children. We look at some of the safety measures available to parents.

As an equal opportunities employer and believe that everyone should feel represented and equal in the workplace. Personnel Checks wouldn’t be where it is today without the hard work of some inspiring women. We take a look at the history of International Womens Day and the devasting effect coronavirus is having on equality.

Personnel Checks are constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our customers and the economy. Defining our mission statement is a vital part of this, allowing us to achieve a cohesive service across all facets of our service.  

‘National Old Stuff Day’ is a chance to put aside the old and bring in the new. So, if you’re looking for a new background screening provider, we are offering a FREE 30-minute consultation with an account manager to discuss your screening needs. This offer is today only, so don’t miss out!

In our experience, one of the biggest problems we come across in the world of background screening is a lack of knowledge. As part of the DBS’ 5-year strategy, they aim to improve understanding of their role, and the role of employers in barring referrals. Enter, the new DBS Regional Outreach team...

The EU Settlement Scheme is a government initiative aiming to help EU citizens remaining in the UK after Brexit gain settled status. Due to the coronavirus pandemic this campaign has been side-lined, which could spell disaster for certain sectors of the UK economy.

Alongside our recent rebrand we have made some significant changes to the way we work, and we’ve got big plans to come. For more information about the recent changes to Personnel Checks this is where you need to be.

The UK has a proud history of volunteering. Recent trends show that, despite the pandemic, volunteers haven’t been deterred from offering their time to worthy causes! We take a look at how DBS Checks can be a key part aspect of volunteering and how to approach them.

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.

This year has seen the recruitment landscape turned on its head. Thousands of people are now applying for every available vacancy, highlighting just how much damage the pandemic has caused. In these times, background checks can give you peace of mind when making recruitment decisions. 

Since 2011, 11th January has marked National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. In honour of this, we take a look at some of the steps you can take as an employer to aid in the fight against human trafficking.

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.

Unlock, a leading charity for the rehabilitation of ex-offenders, have been campaigning for change for many years. The Supreme Court ruling has come about mainly due to their lobbying. The Government have now laid out a new Statutory Instrument to help create a fairer system that works well for the public and ex-offenders.

It was a relief for all when it was announced that a vaccine was on the way. It’s going to be a huge logistical operation rolling this out across the UK. One part of this is ensuring vaccination staff have the right DBS checks in place so they can safely treat patients. We round up the confirmed titles that are eligible under this guidance.