We have some exciting news to share! EBC Global is gearing up to launch a brand-new service: the Basic Disclosure Scotland Check. This service specifically helps individuals and organisations obtain the essential background checks needed for various job roles and volunteer positions in Scotland. What is Disclosure Scotland? Disclosure Scotland is a government body that […]
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Digital ID Validation Technology (IDVT) Is A Go
The Home Office have announced they are working with Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) create laws and regulations to allow employers to run digital ID checks. Specifically, the new legislation will allow employers to use Identification Document Validation Technology (IDVT) service providers to run Right […]
What is Pre-Employment Screening? | The Employer’s Guide
Pre-employment screening is a process where employers verify the identity, background, and credentials of a candidate. This process has other names including employment background checks, pre-employment checks, background screening, to name a few. The aim of pre-employment screening is to prevent employers from hiring staff who may cause irreparable legal, financial, and/or reputational damage. Pre-employment […]
Background Checks – Ten key checks employers must make
Background checks are an integral part of the recruitment process. However, it is also challenging and complex, with numerous factors to consider. Without careful consideration, this process can lead to a lack of compliance; and ultimately, legal, financial, and reputational consequences. Furthermore, a lack of process can result in hiring the wrong candidates, which can […]