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BIT Group receive the Gold Award from the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme

23 Jul 2025

BIT Group receive the Gold Award from the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme

BIT Group receive the Gold Award from the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. As one of only 19 organisations in the South West to achieve this distinction, it reflects their genuine co...

Why Overseas Criminal Record Checks Matter in BPSS Screening

14 Jul 2025

Why Overseas Criminal Record Checks Matter in BPSS Screening

When it comes to safeguarding sensitive roles and maintaining national security, the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) is the UK government's first line of defence. It ensures that indi...

What is BPSS Screening and Why does it matter?

09 Jul 2025

What is BPSS Screening and Why does it matter?

BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) is a UK Government standard for pre-employment screening checks. It's designed to ensure that individuals working in sensitive roles, especially those with...

Beyond Paperwork: Why Right to Work Checks Are Vital for Business Integrity

01 Jul 2025

Beyond Paperwork: Why Right to Work Checks Are Vital for Business Integrity

Right to Work (RTW) checks are a legal and ethical cornerstone of employment in the UK. They ensure that every employee has the legal right to work and that employers remain compliant with immigration...

What’s the Difference Between Basic, Standard and Enhanced DBS Checks?

23 Jun 2025

What’s the Difference Between Basic, Standard and Enhanced DBS Checks?

What’s the Difference Between Basic, Standard and Enhanced DBS Checks? When it comes to hiring the right people—especially for roles involving trust, security, or working with vulnerable...

DBS Checks in 2025, What Employers and Job Seekers in England and Wales Should Know

19 Jun 2025

DBS Checks in 2025, What Employers and Job Seekers in England and Wales Should Know

Whether you’re an employer hiring in sectors like healthcare, education, or social care—or an individual applying for a role that involves working with vulnerable people, DBS checks play a...

ClassifIeD screening services is officially listed on the G-Cloud 14 framework!

17 Jun 2025

ClassifIeD screening services is officially listed on the G-Cloud 14 framework!

ClassifIeD Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening services is officially listed on the G-Cloud 14 framework, operated by the Crown Commercial Service. UK public sector organisations can...

Why Digital ID Verification is the Future of Secure Identity Screening

13 Jun 2025

Why Digital ID Verification is the Future of Secure Identity Screening

Where efficiency and security are paramount, the ability to verify identities swiftly and accurately has become essential for UK businesses in 2025. While traditional face-to-face checks still have th...

Why Outsource Employee Vetting?

13 Jun 2025

Why Outsource Employee Vetting?

In today's fast-paced hiring environment, ensuring candidates are qualified, trustworthy, and a cultural fit is more critical than ever. Employment screening is a meticulous process designed to verify...

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