Following the release of our GDPR White Paper and the GDPR implementation date (25th May 2018), we asked Steve Girdler, Managing Director for EMEA & APAC, and Caroline Smith, Associate General Counsel for EMEA and APAC, “so what next?” What are the biggest effects and implications of the GDPR on background screening? What do businesses want and […]
One of the key considerations when beginning the process of background screening is deciding when you will conduct checks, who needs to be checked, and what they need to be checked for. This should be written in policy to ensure that there is a consistent approach to screening, now and in the future. But how […]
According to PWC’s ‘The Future of Work, a Journey to 2022’, there will be a big leap in the proportion of contractors making up the workforce. Hiring temporary staff may be a great way to bring in specialist skills and expertise, but many companies don’t identify the risks associated, often neglecting to screen vendors and […]
Identifying and mitigating people risk can be a tricky process for many, particularly those operating on a global scale, or in highly regulated markets such as financial services. Our experienced team help our clients implement reliable, robust, and proportionate screening procedures. We partner with our clients to make sure that their background screening process meets […]
Step 2 – Data Mapping Follow the yellow brick road Why data map Data mapping should be a key element in any organisation’s compliance strategy, including any pre-employment screening policy. The prospective employer (data controller) can face questions from its candidate base about where their personal data is being sent and how it is used. […]
With the growth of the sharing economy not seeming to slow down, it is becoming impossible to ignore the ecosystem it has brought about. There is a lot that traditional businesses can learn from the agile models the sharing economy thrives on, but what about when it comes to recruiting? See our top 3 below. […]
