Category: Right to Work
Government announces plans to roll out digital identity checks through IDVT
Tony Machin
December 28, 2021
A joint announcement by the Home Office and Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) has confirmed plans to allow employers and landlords to use certified Identification Document Validation Technology (IDVT) service providers to carry out digital identity checks on their behalf from April 2022.
Right to Work checks – What they mean and how automation can help
Christie Lewis
July 1, 2021
Making robust, consistent identity document checks is a fundamental and critical first step in any Right to Work process – to ensure the person you’re hiring is who they say they are and that they have the correct evidence of their Right to Work in the UK.
Is the future a digital right to work?
Tony Machin
June 22, 2021
Could a digital Right to Work (RtW) solution make RtW checks faster, more convenient and more secure? In a recent article in HR Director (published June 2021), I looked at Right to Work (RtW) checks and considered this question. Here are some of my thoughts… Why do we need a digital Right to Work? Under […]
Surge in demand for Right to Work checks confirms upturn in job market
Sarah Croft
June 2, 2021
Over the last few months, we’ve seen a huge spike in demand for Right to Work (RtW) checks – signalling a dramatic upturn in the job market. Compared to January 2021, demand was up by 65% in February, 190% in March, and over 600% in April – with over seven times the number of requests […]
How Randstad, the world’s biggest recruiter uses online identity verification to support their applicant on-boarding
Sarah Croft
November 16, 2020
Randstad started in 1960 and have grown to become the world’s largest recruitment and HR services company, active in 38 markets globally. Since 2017, Randstad have been using online identity verification services to help check identity documents from the thousands of applicants that they work with on a daily basis.
Remote identity checks: on-boarding your remote customers and staff more effectively.
David Park
June 30, 2020
Over the past few years at TrustID, we have seen a huge increase in the number of organisations turning to online identity verification services as a quick, reliable and scalable way to support remote identity checks. We’re pleased to now introduce new functionality, known as Guest Links, to further support this remote checking process.
Pre-employment checks. Why? How? Which ones? Watch our webinar
Sarah Croft
November 21, 2019
There are some pre-employment checks which you’re required to make and some which you may choose to make for your own peace of mind or depending on the role! So why are these checks so important and which ones should you include?
Identity fraud in SMEs: take early action to protect your business
Tony Machin
October 10, 2019
Whilst financial fraud is a risk to every business of any size, SMEs certainly shouldn’t believe it won’t happen to them just because they are employing fewer staff or working within a smaller network. Identity fraud amongst employees presents a very real risk to SMEs. In fact, according to ActionFraud, 1 in 5 small businesses have been defrauded by an employee.
A range of identity validation services for Right to Work compliance
Sarah Croft
October 3, 2019
When it comes to Right to Work software, we know very well that a ‘one size fits all’ approach doesn’t work. The service you need will depend on your process, in-house knowledge, risk profile, the volume of checks you need, your budget and how you want to make checks and so much more!
Is your recruitment agency protected against fraudulent identity documents used for Right to Work?
Tony Machin
April 29, 2019
As a diligent Recruiter, you no doubt have a process in place for making Right to Work checks and you’re probably well aware of the risks of employing illegal workers. But the first step in any Right to Work process is to ensure that the documents you’re seeing are genuine.
