Criminal Checks Halted in Football
Nobody could have predicted before Christmas that sport would be cancelled by Easter. The coronavirus outbreak has taken all sport off the calendar for the […]
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Scottish CRB Checks Experience Serious Delays
Every so often, a story hits the press about someone losing out on a job because their criminal records check has been slow to come […]
Identity Checks and Tech Companies
The tech industry has grown considerably in recent years. With no sign that technological advancement is slowing, the chances are that more of us will […]
5 New Sports to Take Up in 2020
It’s that time of year when we’re all making resolutions for the New Year. One of the most common resolutions is to get more active, […]
Criminal Records and ESTA
If you’ve travelled to the USA recently, you’ll be aware of the ESTA system. ESTA – or Electronic System for Travel Authorization – was introduced […]
No Background Checks – What are the risks?
It’s becoming common practice to do your homework on the people you recruit to your business. Background checks can include everything from scanning social media […]
DBS Checks and Confidentiality
It’s been over a decade since the UK introduced its current system of criminal records checking. These checks used to be called CRB, or criminal […]
CRB Certificates – Delays Caused by IT Issues?
Reading about criminal record check delays is nothing new. Although the DBS, which replaced the old CRB system in 2003 has been improving turnaround times, […]
Verifying Identity
It’s a very basic question – how do you prove you are who you say you are? Most people are honest and have nothing to […]
Pre-Employment Checks and Starting Work
We’ve all been in that situation where we’re desperate to start work and earn some cash, but the employer is dragging their feet. Each employer […]