Michelle Bestford
The Importance of Having a Quality and Robust Employee Screening Process
The Importance of Having a Quality and Robust Employee Screening Process For HR professionals, recruiters, and hiring managers, building a safe, compliant, and high-performing workforce starts long before a new employee’s first day. It begins with a quality and robust employee screening process — one that verifies suitability, mitigates risk, and strengthens organisational confidence at every stage of hiring. This
DBS Checks 2025: What Employers Need to Know
DBS Checks 2025: What Employers Need to Know Carrying out the right DBS checks is vital for safer recruitment and regulatory compliance. As an employer, ensuring your staff have the correct Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks in place protects your organisation, your clients, and your reputation. From April 2025, the DBS introduced updated identity (ID) checking guidance for all
Digital ID Checks: Stay Compliant with New Verification Standards
Digital ID Checks: Stay Compliant with New Verification Standards Digital Identity Checks are transforming how UK organisations verify identity — offering faster, more secure, and fully remote validation. With Companies House identity verification becoming mandatory from November 2025, there’s never been a better time for employers to adopt Digital ID technology. At Staffvetting.com, we use Identity Verification and Validation Technology
Why the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Matters for Safe Hiring
Why the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Matters for Safe Hiring When hiring staff who work with children or adults in care, safeguarding isn’t just a best practice—it’s the law. In Scotland, the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme plays a vital role in safeguarding by confirming that people in regulated roles are safe to work with vulnerable groups. This guide
Background Screening API Integration: Streamline Your Hiring Process with Staffvetting
Background Screening API Integration: Streamline Your Hiring Process with Staffvetting Smarter HR integration. Faster onboarding. Stronger compliance. In today’s fast-moving business landscape, hiring teams need tools that deliver speed, accuracy, and security—without compromising on quality. That’s where the Staffvetting Background Screening API comes in. Designed to integrate seamlessly with leading HR platforms like Workday, SAP, Oracle, and SAGE, it transforms
Recheck, Refresh, Repeat: Why Background Screening Renewal Matters
Recheck, Refresh, Repeat: Why Background Screening Renewal Matters Introduction – Why Background Screening Renewal Matters In today’s risk environment, background checks and DBS checks are no longer sufficient as a one-off requirement. Therefore, regular renewal of these checks is becoming a crucial part of maintaining compliance, safeguarding individuals, and fostering trust across organisations. This is especially vital in sectors involving
DBS ID Checking Guidelines Have Changed – What’s New?
DBS ID Checking Guidelines Have Changed – What’s New? On 22nd April 2025, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) introduced updated ID checking guidelines for Basic, Standard, and Enhanced checks. As a result these changes aim to simplify processes, improve security, and make the system more inclusive. These changes will be compulsory by 1st November 2025. What’s New? Clearer options
Digital Right to Work Checks: A New Era of Hiring
Digital Right to Work Checks: A New Era of Hiring In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses are increasingly relying on technology to streamline their operations, and HR departments are no exception. In this blog, we’ll explore the growing trend of digital Right to Work checks, how they are transforming hiring processes, and why businesses such as your organisation are adopting
What is BPSS Clearance and Who Needs It?
What is BPSS Clearance and Who Needs It? Security and trust are essential when hiring employees who will access sensitive government assets, data, or secure environments. The Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) is the foundation of all government security vetting and a mandatory requirement for individuals working with or on behalf of the UK government. BPSS is the baseline screening
The Importance of Comprehensive Background Checks
The Importance of Comprehensive Background Checks In today’s competitive hiring environment, performing comprehensive background checks is essential. These checks ensure the integrity and reliability of potential employees. They go beyond assessing criminal history, covering various critical aspects. This approach provides a holistic view of a candidate’s qualifications and suitability for a role. Consequently, it helps mitigate risks and ensures that