Background Checks

Social Media Screening: A guide for HR and candidates

If you’re a hiring manager, you’ll almost certainly be requesting candidate’s CVs, covering letters and their references – but is it common that you also ask for their social media info? Social media use has grown titanically and has had…

Online Reputation Screening: essential for legal firms

Our online and offline personas are increasingly converging. Furthermore, the spotlight is being shone on law firms and the online behaviour of their members. The SRA has recently updated its guidance. They warn “the same ethical obligations of professional conduct apply in…

Third of employees asked to commit furlough fraud

According to a survey by Crossland Employment Solicitors, 34% of employees have been asked by their bosses to work while being furloughed by their company. At one manufacturing firm, staff received a 20% pay cut as well as being expected…

Screening: Why your personal brand is important

A new survey has revealed that 90% of employers factor candidate’s social media accounts into their hiring decisions. Furthermore, 79% have rejected a candidate based on their social media content. It’s a challenging time to be in the job market….

Degree fraud: advancing past levels you never imagined

Half of UK employers have been a victim of degree fraud. However, many do not take action to safeguard their business. Continuing, here are the key findings: -A quarter of CVs contains inconsistencies. Moreover, 15% were related to a candidate’s…