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Right to work and biometrics – the new rules

There are new rules coming into force for employers regarding the right to work scheme and it is important that you apply them. From April 6th 2022, there are changes to Right to Work (RTW) for all UK employers and failure to follow these could result in a breach. ...

By |2024-08-27T11:32:59+01:0028 March 2022|IDVT, News|

IDVT and the digital identity future

In December 2021 the UK government announced its intention to make digital identity checking and IDVT available for employers and landlords. Used in the hiring process with Right to Work checks, which enable employeers to verify potential employees' legal employment status, identification document validation technology has now been rolled ...

By |2024-11-22T11:24:23+00:0028 March 2022|Background check, IDVT|

BSI Certifcate of Registration

Checkback Interntional have been assessed by BSI against international recognised standards showing our commitment to quality, reliability and continual improvement. We hold certificate number:  FS 726564 and operate a quality management system which complies with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 for the following scope: The provision of screening and ...

By |2024-09-25T11:17:39+01:0018 February 2022|News, Uncategorized|

Executive background checks – why bother?

If you are thinking of appointing a new executive for your company then you need to make sure that there’s nothing in their background that is going to cause reputational damage or may make their appointment invalid. Appointing a director should be an exciting and valuable point for any ...

By |2024-12-16T09:25:14+00:007 December 2021|Background check, Executive background checks|

Airside pass – the contractors’ guide

If you are looking for work as a contractor in the travel industry then you may be required to obtain an ‘Airside pass’.  This is a pass showing that you have been checked for identity and trustworthiness and that you are suitable for working in what is a very ...

By |2024-08-27T11:24:45+01:0012 October 2021|Airside pass|

Does the FCA do background checks?

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) requires that people in positions of authority and trust within the financial services sector in the UK are honest and trustworthy. As part of this, they mandate that individuals' background is checked, including their criminal record and experience and this forms part of their ...

By |2025-02-04T14:06:42+00:005 October 2021|Background check, FCA|

What is BPSS? – the employers’ guide to BPSS screening

Baseline Personnel Security Standard Baseline Personnel Security Standard or  BPSS for short is the standard background check required for government employees and government contractors in the UK. It includes a variety of elements such as criminal records and identity checks and is a minimum requirement for working in and ...

By |2025-02-04T14:00:53+00:0030 September 2021|Background check, BPSS, Human Resource Department|

Employee background checks for HR managers – a quick guide

Employee background checks can form an important part of the recruitment process but if you’ve never done them before you may be wondering what’s involved. In this post, we’re giving you a quick overview of what is included and what you need to do as an HR manager to ...

By |2025-02-04T13:49:44+00:0028 September 2021|Background check, Human Resource Department|

Does your company really need an employee background check?

A background check can form an important part of your recruitment process and can help reduce the risks that your company faces. If your company doesn't carry out pre-employment screening then there is a really important question you need to ask; What do you really know about your new ...

By |2025-02-04T13:36:08+00:0023 September 2021|Background check, DBS|
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