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7 Top Tips To Hiring Good Employees08/03/2021

In today’s competitive work environment, there are lots of candidates to choose from, but you want to make sure that you employ the best, most motivated, and productive talent for the position in hand. If you want your business or organisation to succeed and go from strength to strength, it’s crucial that you hire the right people for the job. You need a hiring process that includes more than just relying on interviews and CVs. To help you filter out unsuitable candidates and hire employees that are going to make a positive difference in your business or organisation,...

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Pros & Cons of DBS Checks06/03/2021

Many jobs and voluntary positions ask applicants to complete a DBS check before starting in a role these days. All jobs that involve working with children or vulnerable adults require a DBS check at either the basic, standard, enhanced level. However, a growing number of recruiters and employers are asking for DBS checks whether the role involves working with vulnerable groups or not. This article will explore some of the reasons why employers or individuals may want to get a DBS check done, and what the advantages and disadvantages are. What Is A DBS Check? In...

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Can DBS Checks Come Back With The Wrong Results?03/03/2021

Many jobs and voluntary roles require a criminal record check, especially those that involve working with children or vulnerable adults. The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is the national public body (under the control of the Home Office), that performs the criminal background check. Therefore, DBS procedures and operations are closely scrutinised and managed. Does this mean that the DBS is perfect and all results are 100% accurate? This article will explore whether it’s possible for DBS check results to be wrong and what to do if you think there has been a...

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Should I Update My DBS Check Due To A Name Change?01/03/2021

If you’ve recently changed your name, or you’re about to, you may have some questions about what happens with your DBS check, such as will the DBS be able to find you, or do you need to update existing checks carried out in your old name? A DBS check is an official report that searches your criminal record and history and provides the results to potential or existing employers. It is mainly used for jobs that involve working with children or vulnerable adults. This article will help to answer your questions and let you know what to do when you change your...

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Is It Illegal To Carry Out a DBS Check Without Consent?26/02/2021

What should you do if you get a letter in the post from the DBS with the results of a DBS check that you knew nothing about? It’s unlikely to happen, but from time to time a company or organisation that is unaware of DBS rules may apply for a check without your consent. The question is - are they breaking the law or simply not following the guidelines? This article will discuss the legality of applying for a DBS check without the individual’s consent and if there’s anything you can do about it if it happens to you. Is It Illegal For Someone to Carry Out A DBS...

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