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5 Ways a Document Verification System will benefit your Recruitment Agency If you run a recruitment agency, your priority is verifying identities to ensure people are who they say they are. However, a manual process of verifying identity is not only tedious but also costly. Hence, it would help if you had ID verification software […]

Why Identity Verification is a Top Priority when Hiring Remote Workers The remote workforce is rapidly growing. A statistics report at the beginning of 2021 revealed that 18% of people work remotely. This number was not only fuelled by the Covid-19 pandemic but also the rapid advancement of digital platforms. Companies are quickly adopting to […]

The new recruitment trend is virtual recruitment. This has all the benefits of traditional methods, but also some drawbacks.

In this blog post we will cover both benefits and risks so that you can decide if remote hiring is right for your company.

Identifying your employees early on will help you improve key metrics like onboarding success rate and reduce frustration levels overall. We’ll tell you how to implement this in your onboarding process to make it more streamlined.

In this blog post, we’ll go over 7 steps that will help you check your applications before moving forward so that the right people are getting through to the next step of the hiring process!

Rise in remote work will fuel the need for ID Verification Covid-19 led to many changes in the workplace. The main change that happened was the rise of a remote working environment. According to research, the number of remote workers has increased by around 91% over the last decade.    Working from home has of course […]

5 Reasons Why Identity Verification is a Must in the Hiring Process  Working in the Human Resource department has evolved, and it is now more complex than ever because of the ever-changing legislation. For example, in the UK, HR departments and recruitment agencies must comply with the Right to Work requirements.  You need to check […]

How to Make Right to Work Checks and What Happens with Non-Compliance  The UK work environment has become a more regulated place with the Right to Work legislation. This legislation poses a high risk to companies that employ illegal workers. In addition, doing the wrong checks will also have a detrimental impact on your company’s […]

Negative Impacts of Hiring Employees without Proper Verification Checks If you do not want the bad exposure of hiring illegal employees, you have to ensure that you perform a thorough identity verification check. Hiring people who are not genuine can harm your business financially, organizationally and legally.  The fake ID making process has become so […]

How to protect your recruitment from illegal workers In recent years, the access to freelancers with specific skills have been made much more  easy and available. Many platforms are appearing online, offering remote workers and freelancers the chance to connect to companies globally. However, hiring people from other countries than yourself can still be challenging […]

Protect your recruitment agency from fraudulent employees If you are a recruitment agency, you should definitely have the right mechanisms to conduct Right to Work checks. Besides, you also know the dangers, both financial and legal, that arise from hiring illegal workers. Also the negative consequences of hiring fraudulent workers needs to be taken seriously. […]

How to react when you uncover falsified identity documents  The process of checking whether a document or ID is fake or genuine is easy, especially if you have an ID verification system. Many mechanisms have been put in place to enable a business to have an easy time verifying these documents.  However, there is limited information […]

How Does Remote Identity Check in HR Work? Identity checks are the first step in screening potential employees. A full verification service can include everything from verifying the identity to checking if the person has been taking part in any criminal activities or even terror organizations. The applicant will in a deep screening process be […]

How do I know that candidates for my job offer are who they say they are? In high-volume recruiting challenges, it can be difficult to tackle the high level of fraudulent applicants. When you’re faced with high volumes of unreliable and unqualified candidates, how do you create a better selection process? One solution is to […]

What are pre-employment screening checks and how do they work? Pre employment screening checks are a series of checks carried out by companies to reduce the risk of employing people who will not be able to fulfil their job role or present an intrinsic risk to your business.  Anyone working for you is your responsibility, […]

What are the costs of background checks for employment? All the steps required to conduct a thorough employment background check on your employees and contractors can be very time consuming and costly. There are some things you can do that may limit the cost of a background check for employment if you know what they […]

How to make background checks in pre-employment easier on your business A background check during pre-employment, also called a “personnel search” or an “employment verification”, consists of screening and/or verifying someone’s personal information. This is typically done as part of the hiring process to ensure that only trustworthy people are hired for certain jobs. For […]

Pre employment checks: How to improve the process for your company This blog post will cover what pre employment checks are, why they’re needed, and which ones should be conducted on all potential employees before they start work at your company.  Don’t just hire the best candidate for a job. Hire the right candidate. In […]

What is Know Your Customer (KYC)? Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures are a critical function to evaluate customer risk and a legal requirement to adhere to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws. Effective KYC involves knowing a clients identity, their monetary activities and the threat they posture. Do you understand your customer? At any rate, you should. […]

The global financial sector loses billions of dollars to fraudulent clients every year. A financial fraud report released in 2020 indicated that the U.S. banking sector had reported over 600,000 identity fraud cases in 2019. Should this trend continue? How do we deal with theft issues in the financial sector?

Online customer onboarding provides a completely remote and digitized process which does not make it necessary for the prospective customer to appear at a physical location. It is very convenient and cost effective to both the prospect and the company.

Age verification is important in many different parts of the internet. Some content is simply not made for minors, and age verification is the perfect way to make sure those who are old enough are the only ones that view certain content. Age verification for online dating could revolutionize the industry.

Global banks continue to be fined by regulators for market abuse and breaching Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. In 2020, the total cost of fines totalled $10.4 Billion – a 24% increase from the previous year according to a report by Fenergo.  Here we look at ten regulatory fines that caught […]

The convenience of online gambling has led to the rapid growth of this industry. Statistics show that at least half of the world’s population participates in different kinds of online gaming. Even though many gambling companies want to provide more robust age verification methods, there has been a problem in implementing these strategies. In addition […]

The 6th EU Money laundering directive (6AMLD) came into effect on 3rd of December 2020. Member states must transpose this newest AML directive into national law. Financial institutions have until June 21st 2021 to enforce changes that are aimed at empowering FIs and authorities to do more in the fight against financial crime. The 6th […]

The digital verification landscape has seen a rapid growth during recent months. Driven by increasing demand of online verification, more employees working remotely, and increasing regulatory pressures, the identity ecosystem has exploded into life playing a central role in consumer and business-to-business activity. As COVID-19 cases have risen, business continuity and national digital agendas have […]

Know Your Customer (KYC) is a vital component for any firm and makes the difference between success and failure. The aim of Anti-money Laundering (AML) KYC Compliance regulations is to protect businesses, consumers, and create a harmonised, transparent, and regulated environment. They serve as one of the fundamental components of the armoury to combat crime. […]

According to a recent report by the IMF, the global economy is expected to contract by 4.9% in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 is crippling businesses and economies. Banks are anticipating huge losses stemming from prolonged adverse effects on the economy. Boards of directors are identifying where and how to reduce costs. The costs associated with […]