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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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GDPR compliant employee screening best practices
IG-Smart Ltd has developed this brief guide for Reed Screening and its clients to set out key data protection best practices you should follow when screening and vetting new employees.
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Has your social media usage increased during COVID-19?
With the UK spending 90% more time on social media during the lockdown, conducting thorough screening is more essential that ever. Is social media screening the referencing of lockdown?
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Fast-track Screening - Accelerating onboarding without compromising compliance
During the present crisis, many organisations are facing unprecedented demand, and need to recruit at pace and in high volumes.
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