Throughout the pandemic, the number of job scams reported grew astronomically but as things return to normal it doesn’t appear things are slowing down. In this article, we give you our top tips on how to spot fraudulent job postings and protect yourself from scammers.

With the number of job vacancies close to the one million mark, employers are becoming desperate to recruit. But with employment fraud a growing concern, it’s essential that you aren’t recruiting inappropriate people for your vacant roles. Background screening can help prevent any fallout from a bad hire.

A former Conservative mayor for Exmouth has recently been convicted for historic abuse. In response, local councillors are calling for mandatory DBS Checks to be standard practice for anyone hoping to become a councillor. While that may sound logical, mandating checks could be illegal.

JobsAware are a not-for-profit organisation that are hoping to prevent the epidemic of job scams, that have been increasing throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Now working alongside the Disclosure and Barring Service they hope to educate job seekers on the tell-tale signs of fraudulent job offers.

Up until the moment we left the European Union, EU citizens had the same entitlements to work in the UK as they did elsewhere in the bloc. We have a look at what you need to know so that you can be sure you remain compliant.

This year has seen the recruitment landscape turned on its head. Thousands of people are now applying for every available vacancy, highlighting just how much damage the pandemic has caused. In these times, background checks can give you peace of mind when making recruitment decisions. 

Social distancing restrictions have meant 2020 has been a year of firsts for UK businesses. One of Personnel Checks’ big firsts was successfully recruiting a new CMO and CTO to the business. We share some of our tips on how to turn remote recruiting into a success for you.