Category: UK Blog
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Enhanced DBS checks. Everything you need to know.
If you are waiting for an enhanced DBS check to come back, you are not alone. One of the most common questions employers and applicants ask us is: “How long does an enhanced DBS check take?” In most cases, the average enhanced DBS check takes around 13 days to complete. However, many applicants experience delays,…
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Confidential Employment References in the UK: GDPR Compliance, Risks & Transparency
In recruitment, references remain one of the most important tools available to employers. A well-written reference can validate experience, confirm capability, and provide reassurance that the right hiring decision is being made. But references can also create tension between transparency, data protection rights, and the need for honest professional feedback. One question continues to divide…
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How well do you really know your candidate? CV’s don’t tell the full story.
From the outside, most candidates look completely suitable. They have a strong CV, they performed well in the interview, and they tick all the boxes on paper. They are the perfect match & in many cases, there is nothing that immediately suggests otherwise. However, once background checks begin, a different layer of information can start…
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Digital ID DBS Check (DDBS): What You Need to Know
Vetting.com’s Smarter, Faster Way to Complete DBS + ID Verification in One Go At Vetting.com, we’re always looking for ways to simplify compliance while improving the hiring experience for both organisations and candidates. That’s why we’re excited to announce the launch of our latest innovation: the DDBS Check. The DDBS Check is a unique, Vetting.com-designed…
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Access NI Changes in 2025 — What You Need to Know
Access NI checks will start issuing only Digital Disclosure Certificates from 1st September 2025; paper-based Disclosure Certificates will no longer be issued from that date.Up to now, applicants could opt to have their disclosure certificates issued to them either in paper or in digital formats and around 60% have been choosing digital. If information was…