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BS7858 has changed: here’s what you need to know
BS7858 has changed: here’s what you need to know The BS7858 lays out requirements for companies performing background screening for employees in a secure environment. It has been changed by the British Standards Institution (BSI). BS7858:2019 replaced the BS7858:2012 in…
Care worker background checks considered being relaxed
According to the Nursing Times, emergency planning is being conducted. This is to limit the potential impact of a severe COVID-19 outbreak in the UK social care sector. As a result, former social care workers who are seeking to return to…
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…
Social Media: Fake profiles and illegitimate information
This article illustrates just how easy it can be for people to create fake social media profiles. Even with information that seems completely legitimate, however. Read the article to find out how an overconfident CEO and a motivated PA managed…
Screening and remote recruiting
Consider how internationally mobile the modern workforce is. Nonetheless, it’s not uncommon to hire someone you’ve never met in person when interviewing candidates relocating from abroad. However, social distancing has made this a reality for even domestic hiring businesses as…
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….
Employment Background Screening: Industry Trends
The PBSA and HR.com have collaborated to examine industry trends in the employment background screening industry. Their report goes into detail about what checks are being conducted – on who and how often. The report also examines the increasing value…
Shout: Credence’s chosen charity for 2020
Credence is proud to support Shout as our chosen charity for 2020. When saying it aloud is tough, let your fingers do the talking. Don’t forget that if you’re experiencing a tough time and don’t know where to go, you…
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…