The future of background screening is that it remains as essential as ever. Screening services help organisations to reduce the risk of criminal activities, verify the information of applicants during the hiring process, and assure employers that potential candidates are suitably qualified to perform the responsibilities that are required of them.
Despite the benefits and continued use of background screening, there are likely a number of challenges that employers will face when screening candidates in 2023.
One example is due to automation. In recent years, automated screening technologies have become increasingly more popular and accessible following a rise in artificial intelligence.
However, without proper regulation and testing, the risk of automated background screening has been acknowledged by government agencies and is currently being assessed. Audit of these new automated systems will ensure that the technology can offer accurate information and that the validity of their results conforms to current laws and regulations
Learn more about the future of background screening in 2023 below, as we uncover the world of automated screening and assess new and potential risks to the industry.
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Automation covers a range of areas; however, in terms of background screening, there are now organisations that have adopted the automated process of using artificial intelligence to carry out background checks within the hiring process.
For many, this method of screening has raised concerns for the security of personal data and the validity of the information being provided by automated systems. As an example, there’s being numerous encounters with these systems providing inaccurate identity matching, which is detrimental to the selection and hiring process of new employees.
At Agenda Screening, it’s important to be able to relay information that’s reliable and accurate to enable our clients to make informed decisions within the hiring process.
Employers should also follow reasonable procedures when hiring, making use of information that they’ve obtained legally through verifiable sources, especially with the countless number of laws that have been passed to ensure equal opportunity over the last decade.
Failing to comply with the UK’s regulations and guidance around screening could negatively impact your organisation, more so as the legislation around equal opportunity was enforced to protect employees and provide a fresh start to applicants with criminal histories.
Despite compliance being a crucial part of the hiring process, the introduction of new laws and continuous changes to existing legislation has made it more difficult for employers to be fully compliant with today’s standards.
Fortunately, here at Agenda Screening, we have a dedicated process that’s both reliable and compliant with the latest guidelines and regulations in the UK; allowing us to quickly and accurately perform background checks on your behalf.
Additionally, we interact with our clients on a professional level, dedicating a member, or team, of our experienced screening experts to support and handle your account. Following our approach as a people-to-people organisation means that we can effectively deliver a solution that meets your requirements, without the hassle of lengthy automated processes.
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Due to advances in technology and a rise in identity fraud, the demand for improving the security of public data has risen over the past few years. Furthermore, the introduction of new laws and regulations to protect individuals has only quickened the process, which has led to limited access to public data, criminal records, and information about individuals.
In the National Fraud Database, identity fraud accounts for almost 70% (Source: Cifas) of cases. Likewise, there has been an increase in plastic cards and telecom sectors being targeted for identity fraud, instead of banks, which have been known to be the most commonly targeted in 2022.
As a result, there is less data to carry out background checks which limits the ability to look at applicants’ criminal history. Consequently, as the economic crisis deepens, organisations have turned to less reliable methods of background screening, which has led to employers being more susceptible to approaches by criminals who offer fake deals for products and services in order to steal personal and financial information.
With all of the potential risks around screening, it’s important to use reputable providers of background screening who offer reliable screening services, such as Agenda Screening.
When it comes to being reliable, we ensure that each of our screening services is performed by our screening experts in a safe and secure manner. Working alongside your business, we will help you onboard high-quality and trustworthy employees.
By outsourcing your screening, you will save time and effort, benefiting from our technology and expertise, all whilst being confident and calm knowing your screening is in safe hands.
View the list of background screening services that we carry out and to discuss how we’re able to support your screening programme moving forward, contact us today via this link.