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The future of identity verification: how Reed Screening and IDEMIA are taking the employee verification online.
Reed Screening and IDEMIA join forces to develop a fast, secure remote hiring and employee verification solution that responds to the evolving UK market.
2 minutes readShould Start-ups screen their employees?
Growing your start-up to the level where you are able to take on employees is incredibly exciting and can make a huge difference to the future of your business.
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What does Covid-19 mean for recruitment in 2021?
It’s no secret that Covid-19 has made some drastic changes to the job market, and to recruitment practices across the world. Some industries have seen jobs dry up and the prospect of recruitment bleak, whilst others have seen a steep increase in demand and an immediate need to bring more people on board.
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Know for sure - is that CV fact or fiction…
When it comes to writing your CV, it is essential to try to make yourself stand-out, and it may be tempting to bend the truth a little.
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5 reasons why screening is essential in every industry
As pre-employment screening specialists, something we hear all the time is “are screening checks really important in my industry?”. It’s a fair question! If your business does not deal with sensitive information or financial matters you may be unaware of the benefits background screening can bring, and the risks it can mitigate.
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How candidates can spot job scams
Following the unprecedented events of 2020, unemployment in the UK is now predicted to have risen above 4.9% as of October 2020, a rise of 2% from January 2020, and with further increase expected as we head through 2021. McKinsey & Company also report that around 7.6 million jobs, or 24% of the UK workforce, are at risk due to the repercussions of Covid-19 related lockdowns.
7 minutes readIs it safe to hire someone you’ve never met?
The rise of technology has enabled us to work from anywhere, at any time, for a company based anywhere in the world.
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How Reed Screening has adapted to conditions presented by the pandemic
This pandemic has required everybody to make huge adjustments to their lives. The same goes for businesses. Those who are unable to adapt to this new environment are going to struggle.
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