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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 with ...

By |2026-07-02T12:28:47+01:0030 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|

The HR managers’ guide to DBS checks

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks can be a very useful tool in the recruitment process and for some industries, they are a regulated requirement so understanding the benefits (and of course the rules) is important for any HR manager. In this post, we’re looking at what DBS checks ...

By |2025-02-04T13:19:21+00:0016 September 2021|DBS, Human Resource Department|

How often do employers need to refresh DBS checks?

Many employers use Disclosure and Barring Service checks as part of their recruitment risk reduction process but it is a little known fact that they are good only for the day they are done. For example, if you carry out a basic dbs check today on one of your ...

By |2025-01-29T10:38:20+00:0014 September 2021|DBS|

UK Jobs market tightens as COVID recovery gathers pace

As the UK emerges from a series of COVID lockdowns, it has been surprising to see that the predicted rise in unemployment hasn’t yet appeared. Contrary to many analysts’ predictions, employers are now reporting skills shortages with difficulties recruiting and retaining good quality staff. So what can employers do ...

By |2025-01-29T10:32:49+00:0010 September 2021|Human Resource Department, News|

What do charities need to know about DBS checks?

DBS checks can often seem like overkill for the third sector, but it’s not a thing that you should take lightly or ignore and hope that it will go away. Whilst there is no legal requirement for every charity to check every person, many are required to by law ...

By |2025-01-29T10:26:49+00:008 September 2021|DBS|

DBS Check – Can I get an enhanced DBS check for myself?

You've asked a good question! However, the answer to the question 'Can you get an enhanced dbs check done on yourself?' or 'can I get an enhanced DBS check online for myself?' is a big no! Only organisations and licensing bodies can apply for an Enhanced DBS check. This ...

By |2024-10-30T14:47:59+00:0023 February 2021|DBS|

How COVID has changed recruitment and background checks

COVID has been a difficult time for most companies and here at Checkback, we’re no exception. As well as coping with the closing of our offices and move to remote working we have also had some significant shifts in recruitment activity and vetting with our many customers. In this ...

By |2024-08-27T11:04:44+01:0016 September 2020|Background check|
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