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Explore the latest thinking, news and practical guidance from across Matrix. From workforce management and background screening to procurement, technology and the changing world of work, discover insights designed to help organisations make better decisions and create better outcomes.
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Read more: Top 10 questions candidates ask about the screening processFrom DBS checks and employment history to social media screening, timelines and job offers, we answer ten of the most common questions candidates have about the pre-employment screening process.
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Read more: Why every organisation working with volunteers needs to act on DBS changes nowFrom 1 September, the rules on DBS checks for volunteers are changing in a way that will catch out a significant number of schools, colleges, childcare providers and other organisations that rely on volunteer support around children.
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Read more: BS7858 screening: what employers need to knowLearn what BS 7858 screening involves, which roles it applies to and what employers remain responsible for when security screening is outsourced.
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Read more: When Trust Becomes a Safeguarding Risk
Matrix Security Watchdog Sales Director, Tim Stokes, explores how rising credential fraud is exposing organisations to risks they can’t afford to ignore.
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Read more: BSCC Accredited Screening Provider: Matrix Security Watchdog Earns Prestigious PBSA AccreditationThe Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) Background Screening Credentialing Council (BSCC) announced today that Matrix Security Watchdog has successfully demonstrated compliance with the Background Screening Organisation Accreditation Program, (BSOAP), and will now be formally recognised as BSCC-Accredited to the General Background Screening Standard.
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Read more: Checking Candidate Credentials: Know Your Data SourcesIn this piece from Matrix’s Chief Operating Officer – Susie Thomson, she explores why it’s essential to know your data sources when checking candidate credentials. With the incoming PBSA European Screening Accreditation set to make it easier to steer clear of those vetting agencies with unreliable data, businesses will be equipped to identify screening providers…
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Read more: Workplace Safety and the Imperative of Background Screening RegularlyRecent legislation has been introduced to prevent sex offenders from changing their names to evade detection but how can background screening further keep the public safe? Susie Thompson, Matrix COO, writes for Professional Security Magazine
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Read more: Police Vetting Report Falls ShortLady Elish Angiolini’s recommendations as part of the Sarah Everard inquiry look set to fail, writes Susie Thomson, COO at Matrix. A welcome recognition and confirmation of the failure of the police recruitment process to effectively screen candidates, the first report from the inquiry into the abduction, rape and murder of Sarah Everard by off-duty Metropolitan Police officer…
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Read more: Matrix Strengthens Pre Employment Screening Team with two Key AppointmentsMatrix, is pleased to announce the appointment of two key professionals to bolster its Security Watchdog team. These strategic additions align with Matrix’s commitment to expanding its business and enhancing its background checking and compliance service portfolio. On the significance of these appointments, Roger Clements, chief growth officer at Matrix commented: “These appointments serve to…
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Read more: Security alert: Candidate screening trends in 2024As budgets tighten further, competition for talent intensifies and the cost-of-living crisis rolls on, 2024 looks like creating a perfect storm when it comes to optimising recruitment security. Ensuring job candidates are who they say they are and pose no risk to staff and the organisations they work for will become even more complex. Financial…
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Read more: How to spot Fake Employee ReferencesFalsified Information in Candidate Screening Fake and falsified references are on the rise, and they pose a significant threat to businesses in all industries, including the finance and the public sector. In today’s competitive job market, many job seekers are resorting to providing fraudulent information during the hiring process. Reference checks are an integral part…
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Read more: Matrix Security Watchdog launches new Moonlighting CheckMatrix Security Watchdog (MSW), experts in all areas of UK and international background screening and pre-employment checks, today announced the launch of their latest product, the MSW Moonlighting Check. Employee Moonlighting, defined as individuals holding additional employment alongside their primary job, has become a significant issue in recent years and especially in the current global…
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