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What is an Airside Pass: Guide to Airside Pass
With over 100,000 passengers transiting through the London Heathrow Airport daily, it comes as no surprise that the airport (and every other airport around the world) requires staff at air travel companies and other airport workers to obtain something called an airside…
Support Shout and win 2 tickets to see Ed Sheeran
Do you want to see Ed Sheeran live and also raise vital funds to support our friends atShout? Now’s your chance! On Tuesday 11 October 2022 at London’s iconic Union Chapel, Ed Sheeran will perform anintimate acoustic gig in aid…
What is Media Screening?
Adverse media. It has taken on a whole new meaning in this day and age, and it can affect not only people trying to get a job but the companies that are deciding who to hire for these jobs. There…
Michael Whittington Appointed as Managing Director of Credence and Certn EMEA
Michael Whittington Appointed as Managing Director of Credence and Certn EMEA New Managing Director Will Drive Rapid EMEA Expansion VICTORIA, British Columbia – July 12, 2022 – Certn announced on Friday the appointment of Michael Whittington as the new managing director…
DBS ‘Making Recruitment Safer’ campaign
The campaign aims to promote the support that DBS can provide to employers. On the 9th of June 2022, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) started a campaign – “Making Recruitment Safer” – looking to highlight the large range of…
March Social Media Check Results
Social Media Screening: March Report Insights from March 16.6% of all checks displayed a red flag – indicating high risk behaviours. 83.4% of all checks displayed a green flag, giving confirmation of the candidate’s suitability. The volume of checks continues…
February Social Media Check Results
Social Media Screening: February Report Insights from February 12.3% of all checks displayed a red flag – indicating high risk behaviours. 87.7% of all checks returned a green flag, giving confirmation of the candidate’s suitability. There was a 33% increase…
January Social Media Check Results
Social Media Screening: January Report Insights from January… 13.9% of cases checked in January returned a red flag indicating high-risk behaviour. Whilst the ratio of green to red flags remained consistent, we’ll see later that what was uncovered changed dramatically….
Home Office extends digital Right to Work check policy
The Home Office was due to reinstate face-to-face requirements for Right to Work checks on April 6th, but in fantastic news for both employers and jobseekers alike, has extended the digital verification measures until September 30th. The Home Office posted…
Criminal Record Check Price Cut
DBS to reduce fees from 6th April 2022 In expectation of a sharp increase in the number of checks employers will need in the coming years, alongside improvements in processing, the DBS has reviewed its fee structure. In fantastic news…
Certn Acquires Credence to Extend Certn’s Technology Leadership into New Markets
Credence Brings Strong Reputation and Top-Tier Client List to Certn VICTORIA, British Columbia – Jan. 25, 2022 – Certn, a leader in background screening solutions, today announced that it has acquired Credence, a leading provider of global background checks, based…
Improving Identity Validation for DBS and Right to Work checks
At the end of December 2021, a joint Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Home Office and Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) announcement was made regarding the introduction of digital identity verification for the purposes of Right to Work / Rent (RtW/R) and DBS checks. …