News & articles
As the leading experts in UK employee screening, we are dedicated to providing you with the latest updates and in-depth analyses on safer hiring practices.
Our close collaboration with the UK government and industry leaders ensures that we are at the forefront of innovation and compliance in the field. Stay informed with our expert insights, industry news, and best practices to help you make informed hiring decisions and create a safer workplace.
Filter by:
A new vetting framework for Scotland
MSPs on the Scottish Parliament’s Education and Skills Committee have been hearing evidence about the changes and have given their qualified support for the Bill.
1 minute read
40% rise in job application untruths....
The latest Cifas research shows application fraud is up by nearly 40% amongst 41-50 year olds.
2 minutes read
Why we need guidelines for social media screening
The election campaign has thrown up another set of cases where candidates have been forced to stand down because of past social media posts. It’s a fact of life that candidates standing for parliament will - and should - be held to a higher level of accountability than most other workers.
3 minute readReed Screening’s Keith Rosser: Implementing a digital identity system would add £58 billion to UK economy
Government implementation of a digital identity programme would boost the UK economy by £58 billion, Reed Screening director Keith Rosser revealed at last week’s Screening in the Digital Age event.
4 minutes read
New Jobs Market Enforcer on the horizon and what it means to UK PLC
Consultation closed on Sunday for a proposed Single Enforcement Body to bring together National Minimum Wage, Modern Slavery, and Recruitment Agency regulators into one super enforcement body.
1 minute read
Reed Screening's director elected to European screening council
Keith Rosser, Director of Group Risk and Reed Screening, has been elected to the European Council of the profession's trade association.
2 minutes read
No more checking potential employees face to face?
Having been a part of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Digital Identity for over 2 years Reed Screening were invited to contribute to the recent consultation on the benefits of Digital Identity for Work.
1 minute readPlans for a single enforcement body to regulate the labour market?
Reed attended a round table with UK GOV today on plans for a single enforcement body to regulate the labour market and the response to the Gig Economy.
1 minute read