Employment Background Check Resources
From legislative changes to process amendments, our resources will keep you informed about everything related to employment background checks.
Whether you’re interested in reading our blogs or watching our webinars, we have valuable insights for you.
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Social Media Screening Explained: Social Media Checks, Online Checks, and Adverse Media
Social Media Screening. Social Media Checks. Online Checks. Social Media Vetting. Adverse Media Screening. If you work in HR, recruitment, safeguarding, or compliance, you have [...]
Social Media Screening Explained: Social Media Checks, Online Checks, and Adverse Media
Social Media Screening. Social Media Checks. Online Checks. Social Media Vetting. Adverse Media Screening. If [...]
Right to Work changes from 1 October 2026
The Right to Work changes introduced on 1 October 2026 have changed the scope of [...]
Regulated Activity With Children Changes From 1 September 2026
The definition of regulated activity with children changed on 1 September 2026. Organisations should now [...]
EBC Global named as a G-Cloud 15 supplier
We are pleased to announce that EBC Global has been named as a G-Cloud 15 [...]
Top 7 Recruitment Screening Challenges Recruiters Are Facing in 2026
About this report At RecFest 2026, the EBC Global team spent the day speaking about [...]
Background Screening Comparison: Setting the Record Straight
Why Accuracy Matters in A Background Screening Comparison Recently, our team discovered a background screening [...]
Automating DBS Digital Identity Verification
DBS Digital Identity Verification With (Enhanced, Standard, or Basic) DBS HI-ID Employers and recruiters already [...]
Social Media Checks for Safer Recruitment
Add an extra layer of recruitment due diligence Traditional recruitment checks remain essential. But in [...]
ID Verification Strategy For Employers
Editor's Update (August 2026): This ID Verification guide has been updated to reflect the latest [...]
How To Automate DBS ID Verification for Safer Hiring
When it comes to safeguarding children, vulnerable adults, and the wider public, cutting corners on [...]
What is an International Sanctions Search?
What Are Sanctions? Understanding the Essentials for HR & TA In today's fast-paced global talent [...]
DVLA Licence Checks Simplifies Compliance and Reduces Risk
If your employees drive for work, a DVLA licence check isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s [...]
How to Choose a DVLA Checking Provider: Compliance, Security, & Trust
For employers responsible for employees who drive for work, verifying driving licence information is an [...]
DBS Turnaround Times: How Long Does a DBS Check Take?
Last updated: September 2026 How long does a DBS check take? It's one of the [...]
Employment History Verification Service
A Comprehensive Guide To EBC Global's Employment History Verification Service EBC Global's Employment History Verification [...]
Why a Social Media Check Is Essential for Your Hiring Process
In today's digital age, a social media check has become an indispensable tool for organisations [...]
Background Screening in Local Councils
Why Background Screening in Local Councils Matters Background screening is essential as local councils hold [...]
Employment Rights Bill Changes: Strengthening Pre-Employment Screening
What Are The Employment Rights Bill Changes: Strengthening Pre-Employment Screening Given the recent introduction of [...]
How Background Checks Saved The Day: Santa’s Christmas Crisis
Background Checks Saved Christmas: Santa’s Crisis Our festive video highlights the importance of background checks, [...]
Basic Disclosure Scotland Checks: Everything You Need to Know
Basic Disclosure Scotland Checks: Everything You Need to Know Out of the 4 levels of [...]
Right To Work In The UK
Explore our comprehensive guide covering every aspect of Right To Work checks. Get answers to [...]
DBS Standard Checks: Everything You Need to Know
DBS Standard Checks: Everything You Need to Know Among the 4 levels of DBS checks, [...]
UK Driver Check
A Comprehensive Guide To A UK Driver Check (DVLA) A UK Driver Check is an [...]
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA): A Game-Changer for UK Businesses The Economic [...]
The Worker Protection Act 2024
The Worker Protection Act 2024 Employers Must Act Now To Ensure Compliance On 26 October [...]
DBS Check Cost: A Guide to DBS Fees for Employers
Last updated: 17 September 2026 Understanding the cost of a DBS check helps your organisation [...]
Hiring Fraud Prevention In The UK
Hiring fraud is a growing issue in the UK, posing significant risks to businesses and [...]
DBS: What Are The 5 Stages That A DBS Check Can Go Through?
If you have ever tracked the progress of a DBS Standard or Enhanced Check, you [...]
New Basic Disclosure Scotland Checks
We have some exciting news to share! EBC Global has officially launched our brand-new Basic [...]
What the New Digital Information and Smart Data Bill Means for HR
Understanding the Digital Information and Smart Data Bill’s Impact on HR Practices The Digital Information [...]
New BS7858 Responsibilities For Firms Outsourcing Screening
The Importance of BS7858 The cornerstone of security pre-employment screening processes is British Standard 7858 [...]
Enhanced DBS Checks: Everything Employers Need to Know
An Enhanced DBS check is the highest level of criminal record check available for eligible [...]
General Security Awareness Training (GSAT)
In an era where aviation security is paramount, GSAT meaning: General Security Awareness Training plays [...]
What are Credit Checks – Everything you need to know
Here is our guide to credit checks and adverse financial history. From the fundamentals of [...]
8 Effective Tips for Fast Background Checks
In today’s competitive job market, swiftly securing the right candidates is paramount. Accelerating your background [...]
A Guide To DBS Basic
Our extensive guide covers the process and answers all the key questions you have about [...]
GSAT | Available On Employment Check Pro Now!
We are brimming with excitement and joy as we share with you the most thrilling [...]
Employee Credit Check | An Employer’s Guide
Employee Credit Checks are becoming more common for employers and their pre-employment screening process; particularly [...]
High Potential Individual Visa Route | What Employers Must Know
The UK has announced that they will offer work visas to the “brightest and best” [...]
Employee Screening | What To Look Out For
There are many things you need to look out for within your employee screening process. [...]
HR Risks – 8 Background Screening Process Mistakes To Avoid
A poorly executed background screening process can lead to a wide array of mistakes that [...]
5 Ways To Avoid Poor Hiring Decisions
A recent study by recruitment specialist Robert Half found that 61% of employers have settled, [...]
The Great Resignation – 5 Things Employers Must Do Now
The Great Resignation. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers throughout the world faced [...]
Credit Checks and Employment in the UK
A credit check allows employers to gain a full understanding of potential candidates and assess [...]
Pre-Employment Background Checks: 6 Best Practices for Employers
Pre-employment background checks help employers verify candidates, meet legal and regulatory requirements, and make more [...]
Mitigating Employment Risk with Background Checks
It almost goes without saying that a great company comprises of great employees. But without [...]
Pre-Employment Screening Checklist for UK Employers
Last reviewed: September 2026 Use this pre-employment screening checklist to make sure the right candidate [...]
IDVT and Digital Right to Work Checks
Following the Home Office policy paper published on 27 December 2021, employers will be able [...]
Updated Guidance on Right to Work Checks
The updated guidance on right to work checks shows there will be many upcoming changes [...]
Improving the Candidate Experience for Pre-Employment Screening
Pre-employment screening (or background checks) is the final and (arguably) most important stage of the [...]
Remote Hiring? Avoid These 10 Mistakes!
Remote hiring and remote work is now the norm for most organisations around the world. [...]
Background Checking for Small and Medium Companies
Background checking is often perceived as a practice conducted by large, corporate size organisations only. [...]
10 Employee Onboarding Statistics You Must Consider in 2022
Employee onboarding is one of the most important aspects of every organisation’s recruitment process. Without [...]
eVisa – Change to Right to Work Check Requirements
This is an update regarding eVisa changes to right to work check requirements. On 30th [...]
Digital ID Validation Technology (IDVT) Is A Go
The Home Office have announced they are working with Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and [...]
Digital Right To Work Checks Allowed From 6th April 2022
Update: the end date for temporary adjusted Right to Work (RTW) checks (COVID adjustments) has [...]
The Difference Between Spent and Unspent Convictions
A DBS Check may reveal that an applicant has spent and unspent convictions. But what [...]
Screening and Onboarding Trends
Previous screening and onboarding trends The COVID-19 pandemic has presented organisations throughout the world with [...]
Employment History | Everything you need to know
What is an employment history? An employment history highlights the job roles and experience you [...]
Employment Screening – An Employer’s Guide
Employment screening is the process of verifying the credentials of an applicant or employee. The [...]
A-Z of Industry Sectors and the Type of Background Checks Required
Each industry sector has its own rules and regulations regarding employee background checks. In this [...]
Five Steps to a Compliant Recruitment Process
Maintaining a compliant recruitment process is a challenge many organisations and HR professionals face daily. [...]
Should Salaries Be Included In Job Descriptions?
Even though 92% of job seekers in the UK rated salary as important in a [...]
Screening and Evaluating Candidates | A How to Guide
The practice of screening and evaluating candidates has changed significantly over the last decade. Most [...]
How Employment Checks Can Reduce Staff Turnover
The cost of staff turnover can be extremely high for any organisation. Depending on your [...]
The Future Job Market In The UK Post-COVID
The future job market in the UK has been shaped drastically by the COVID-19 pandemic. [...]
5 Quick Ways To Ensure Employment Checks Compliance
Assessing your employment checks procedure can be a resource-heavy task. And oftentimes, it requires involvement [...]
10 Reasons To Invest In Pre-Employment Background Checks/Screening
Pre-employment background checks (also known as pre-employment screening) should be the most important aspect of [...]
Return Of Physical Right To Work Checks Postponed Until 5th April 2022
The return of physical right to work checks has been postponed for the third time, [...]
Failed Background Check: Next Steps for Employers
What causes a failed background check? On paper, you have the best candidate for the [...]
What Does The Future Of Background Checks Look Like?
With the recent governmental changes to right to work checks, there has been a lot [...]
DBS Certificate Delivery: How Long Does It Take?
Waiting for a DBS check to complete and waiting for the physical certificate to arrive [...]
UK Right to Work Checks, End of The EU Settlement Scheme, and Extension of Covid Adjustment
The last few weeks has seen significant changes to UK Right to Work checks and [...]
Employment Background Checks: A Guide for UK Employers
Employment background checks help employers verify important information about the people they are recruiting and [...]
Dos and Don’ts for Background Screening
On building a background screening process, its unlikely you will get everything right first time. [...]
What Pre-Employment Checks Do UK Employers Need?
Pre-employment checks help employers verify candidate information, meet relevant requirements and make informed hiring decisions. [...]
Right To Work Checks Change From 1st July 2021
Following the end of the Brexit grace period and the recent amendments to ID checking [...]
Criminal Record Check | Frequently Asked Questions
A criminal record check, also known as a DBS check, is a background check that [...]
ID Checking Guidelines Have Changed
As of 1st July 2021, ID checking guidelines changed in the UK. The main change [...]
Why Recruiters Should Perform Background Checks
One aspect recruiters often overlook is performing background checks on their candidates. As a recruiter, [...]
Archived: Return of physical right to work checks postponed until 1st September 2021
UPDATE: The return of physical right to work checks has been postponed twice. Firstly, due [...]
5 Common Problems with the Background Check Process
There are many issues that companies endure during the background check, onboarding, and staff vetting [...]
EU Settlement Scheme Applications – What Employers Need To Know
Last updated: 14/07/2021 The EU settlement scheme ended on the 30th June 2021. Free movement [...]
A-Z of Job Roles and the type of DBS check required
We put together an A-Z list of different job roles and the type of DBS [...]
Post-Brexit right to work checks | What employers must know
Last Updated: 18th June 2021 UPDATE: The return of physical right to work checks has [...]
Background Checks – 10 Common Misconceptions
Since EBC Global formed, we have come across many misconceptions regarding background checks. This has [...]
Archived: Return of physical right to work checks delayed
Last updated: 18th June 2021 This article has been archived. Please click here to view [...]
How to make your job application stand out
Have you ever sent a job application and never heard back? If the answer is yes, [...]
Onboarding Process | Handling your candidate’s personal data
The onboarding process is the most vital part of your recruitment process, and for good [...]
Archived: Right to work checks to change
Last updated: 18th June 2021 This article has been archived. Please click here to view [...]
Software For Background Checks | EBC Global
Software for Background Checks: What Should You Look For? The right software for employment background [...]
Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Perform an Employee Background Check
Why is it important to perform an employee background check?On the surface, it may seem [...]
What is the BS7858 Standard?
The BS7858 standard is a code of practice released by BSI (British Standards Institution) that [...]
BPSS – Everything You Need To Know
What is a Baseline Personnel Security Standard check? Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) is a [...]
The Vetting Process – How to Run an Efficient Operation
When it comes to the vetting process, many human resource departments and professionals alike embrace [...]
What is Pre-Employment Screening? An Employer’s Guide
Pre-employment screening is the process employers use to verify a candidate’s identity, eligibility, background and [...]
DVLA Checks for Employers: How to Check an Employee’s Driving Licence
If your employees drive as part of their job, checking their driving licence is an [...]
Right To Work Checks – The Latest Employer’s Guide
Last updated: 2nd March 2022 To ensure your organisation’s recruitment and onboarding processes are compliant, [...]
DBS Check – Everything you need to know
A DBS Check is a legal requirement for employers in the UK. Millions of DBS [...]
Background Checks – Ten key checks employers must make
Background checks are an integral part of the recruitment process. However, it is also challenging [...]
