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Author: Sarah Croft

Driving smarter onboarding compliance: what we learned at the CIPD Festival of Work

Sarah Croft

June 26, 2025

At the CIPD Festival of Work, HR leaders highlighted the growing demand for smarter onboarding and end-to-end compliance. TrustID’s certified digital identity solutions support this shift—offering fast, secure checks, seamless integration, and a smoother candidate journey, all aligned with Home Office guidance

Companies House Identity Verification: What it means for ACSPs and how to choose IDVT

Sarah Croft

June 19, 2025

Changes from Companies House mean ACSPs must now verify the identity of Directors and PSCs to meet new compliance standards. Certified IDVT solutions like TrustID simplify this process, reduce risk, and ensure fast, secure checks that align with government requirements—helping your firm stay compliant and onboard clients with confidence.

Illegal working enforcement: the reality behind the headlines for employers

Sarah Croft

June 10, 2025

Illegal working enforcement is intensifying across the UK, affecting all employers—not just ‘high-risk’ sectors. Robust Right to Work checks are essential to stay compliant and avoid penalties. Digital solutions like TrustID streamline verification, protect your business, and simplify hiring in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

The 2025 immigration white paper: what does it mean for employer Right to Work compliance?

Sarah Croft

May 13, 2025

The UK Government’s 2025 White Paper outlines considerable reforms to the immigration system aimed at reducing net migration, increasing employer accountability, and strengthening enforcement. These changes have significant implications for employers and in this blog, we explore how they might affect an employer’s approach to Right to Work compliance.

8 ways TrustID is transforming hiring in the hospitality sector

Sarah Croft

May 1, 2025

From restaurants and hotels to fast-service chains, 350+ hospitality businesses use TrustID to streamline Right to Work checks and onboarding.

Navigating Identity Validation: How HR Teams Can Streamline Digital Compliance

Sarah Croft

April 25, 2025

At TrustID, we support thousands of HR professionals with their digital compliance checks every day. From Right to Work (RtW) and DBS checks to standard identity document validation, we understand the importance of getting these checks right. In this blog, we share how digital identity validation can support compliant, efficient hiring.

New Right to Work checks for Gig Economy and Self-Employed workers: a shift in UK immigration law

Sarah Croft

April 1, 2025

The UK government has plans for significant changes to immigration law that will affect businesses hiring gig economy workers, zero-hours contract employees, and self-employed contractors. Read this blog to find out more about the future requirement for UK organisations to conduct mandatory Right to Work checks on anyone working on their behalf, regardless of employment status or contract type.

Introducing Landlord Sanctions Checks: What You Need to Know

Sarah Croft

March 11, 2025

From May 2025, letting agents need to make sanction checks on landlords and tenants. Automated checks can speed up this process and offer a reliable way to ensure compliance, combined with a Right to Rent identity and face match check. Read on to find out more.

Companies House Identity Verification: How TrustID can support ACSPs with IDVT

Sarah Croft

March 5, 2025

Companies House are introducing mandatory identity verification aimed at enhancing transparency and reducing fraud within the UK’s corporate sector. Organisations subject to AML supervision can register as an ACSP to verify identity in line with Companies House standards. Find out how IDVT from TrustID can help streamline the Director verification process and ensure accurate, efficient identity verification.

Identity validation in the holiday letting industry – why and how?

Sarah Croft

February 5, 2025

If you’re looking to build greater protection and trust into your holiday lets organisation, why not consider joining other holiday businesses using TrustID and invest in a robust identity verification system? Read our blog to find out how and why.