Background checks and employment now go hand in hand.  Performing employee background checks of potential employees is critical to ensure...

SC and BPSS clearance are not the same. Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) is the minimum screening you need to...

What is the SIA and Why Is It Important?  What is the SIA? The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is the...

Important Update: DBS Price Increase Effective 2nd December 2024  We wanted to share an important update about upcoming changes to...

As a landlord or letting agent, staying informed about any changes in legal responsibilities with Right to Rent checks is...

When recruiting personnel to work in roles dealing with cyber security, such as IT, data roles and telecommunications, it’s natural...

With a change in government for the first time in 14 years after the General Election, it’s reasonable to expect...

BS7858 Security Vetting BS7858 is the UK standard for vetting of people employed in the security sector. What is a...

Air travel is big business and airports are hives of activity, with arrivals and departures from global destinations and regional...

Brexit may have made the process of cross-border employment slightly more bureaucratic, but talent continues to come to the United...

Have you wondered just how does long BS7858 vetting process takes?  At Checkback, we’re dedicated to expeddiating this process to...

With the fast-paced nature of industry standards, it can be challenging to stay up to date. At Checkback, we have...

As you navigate the complex world of security screening, you may need to understand the different types of security screening...

Why do people fail security vetting in the UK?   In this article, we will uncover the underlying factors that...

Have you ever considered the true cost of a bad hire? It's not just about monetary loss, it could take...

Did you know that a substantial number of people fail to get through their BPSS Baseline Personnel Security Standard check...

Legislated screening, including security vetting and employment checks can create a confusing landscape of options and choices. Dotted with acronyms...

If you’re an employer that needs to run a vetting check on a potential employee, you might need some information...

Having BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance can be a relevant factor in ISO audits in the UK, particularly for...

The Disclosure and Barring Service are updating the DBS Service, with three key changes that will be implemented in the...

We live in a world where digitisation is on the rise and it’s enabling us to do lots of things...

In the first part of our new series - Inside BS8406 we look at what event organisers need to do...

Whenever you attend a festival or sporting event it can be easy to forget that behind the scenes there is...

If you are in the business of providing stewards, security and other staff for events then you need to know...

Have you been asked by a prospective employer for your five-year employment history? Do you need to respond to a...

On the 2nd of November 2022 His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) published a damning...

The new Right To Work check rules come into force from the 1st of October and Checkback is now offering...

If there is one thing that we can say for certain in the world of data protection it is that...

The UK Home office has made the welcome announcement that the adjustments to Right to Work checks will now continue...

There are new rules coming into force for employers regarding the right to work scheme and it is important that...

In December 2021 the UK government announced its intention to make digital identity checking and IDVT available for employers and...

Checkback Interntional have been assessed by BSI against international recognised standards showing our commitment to quality, reliability and continual improvement....

If you are thinking of appointing a new executive for your company then you need to make sure that there’s...

If you are looking for work as a contractor in the travel industry then you may be required to obtain...

When we look at the question “what jobs should have a DBS check” we actually need to split it down...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) requires that people in positions of authority and trust within the financial services sector in...

Baseline Personnel Security Standard Baseline Personnel Security Standard or  BPSS for short is the standard background check required for government...

Employee background checks can form an important part of the recruitment process but if you’ve never done them before you...

A background check can form an important part of your recruitment process and can help reduce the risks that your...

Many individuals in the UK require an FCA check. The key role of the FCA is to regulate financial services...

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks can be a very useful tool in the recruitment process and for some industries,...

Many employers use Disclosure and Barring Service checks as part of their recruitment risk reduction process but it is a...

As the UK emerges from a series of COVID lockdowns, it has been surprising to see that the predicted rise...

DBS checks can often seem like overkill for the third sector, but it’s not a thing that you should take...

You've asked a good question! However, the answer to the question 'Can you get an enhanced dbs check done on...

COVID has been a difficult time for most companies and here at Checkback, we’re no exception. As well as coping...

It seems like Social Media is everywhere at the moment and it is a rare employer indeed who hasn’t wondered...

When performing and FCA check the majority of pre-employment screenings come back absolutely fine but if you are an FCA...

BS7858:2019 - changes to the standard BS7858 was last updated in 2012. This year the British Standards Institution has released...

If you are a busy HR professional who has taken over responsibility for ensuring BPSS clearance for a potential employee...

The Baseline Personnel Security Standard or BPSS is the government standard background check for civil servants, armed forces and contractors....

The short answer is that  DBS is not the same as  BPSS. When undergoing a  BPSS Check you may need...

A background check is done by employers to ensure all of the information supplied by potential employees is accurate If...

Welcome to the latest in our series of articles on what you need to know about GDPR. In this installment...

There’s been a lot of noise around the subject of GDPR and it’s certainly true that for some businesses it...

Contractors and employees that work at an airport will need an Airside Pass.  To undergo a series of security checks...

Airside Pass Requirements - What you need to know For people wishing to work in an airport Restricted Zone (RZ)...

What is an AirSide Pass If you are in the Airline industry, or if you are planning to apply then...

Heathrow Airside Pass As Heathrow and other Airports around the UK grow, more and more personnel are needed to work...

The Human Resource Department: When companies grow, and as people move on, the Human Resource department can often be left...

CV Fraud & what people lie about It’s a bit of an old joke to say that people lie on...

When thinking about doing  pre employment checks of potential employees, business often only think about making sure they haven’t got...

Fact or Fiction? This might just show why pre employment  background checks are so important. Imagine working for a company...

With the event of GDPR It is vitally important that HR managers and recruitment professionals understand that any business in...