Background screening is the verification of the personal, educational and professional history of individuals to ensure their integrity and trustworthiness.

It helps mitigate risks by identifying potential issues such as criminal records, false qualifications, or past misconduct, protecting your business and reputation.

It depends on the industry and company policy. Some sectors require periodic checks (e.g. every 3 years), but we recommend regular screenings to ensure ongoing compliance and reduce risks.

It helps mitigate risks by identifying potential issues such as criminal records, false qualifications, or past misconduct, protecting your business and reputation.

Certain industries, such as Education and Healthcare, are mandated to conduct DBS checks on their employees every three years. However, we advise more frequent background screenings to reduce potential risks.

No, there is no minimum volume of checks per year. Agenda work with a diverse group of organisations looking to mitigate their risks during the recruitment process. This spans from large companies looking for thousands of checks per year across multi-internal departments and job roles down to smaller SMEs with a handful of specific hires per year with carefully planned bespoke screening levels.

Yes, Agenda perform international checks. The process remains the same with all checks administered by your UK based Agenda team. We have audited partners in place to perform international, criminal and finance checks across all 4 corners of the globe. Jurisdictions, employment, and validation checks are still performed in house due to having language capabilities. Our specialised team can take telephone calls in over 200 languages.

Yes, Agenda perform BPSS (Baselines Personnel Security Standard) checks. These checks are essential for ensuring individuals meet the necessary security requirements for certain positions, particularly those involving access to sensitive information or facilities. Click here for more information.

Yes, Agenda performs BS7858 checks. This standard is specifically designed for the screening of personnel in the security industry. Click here for an overview of what is included within our BS7858 checks.

Yes, Agenda carries out SM & CR checks, these checks are crucial for assessing the fitness and propriety of senior management roles within financial services. We evaluate candidates to ensure they meet the regulatory requirements and possess the necessary qualifications and experience to fulfil their roles effectively.

Yes, Agenda performs Right to Work checks. These checks are vital for confirming that candidates are legally eligible to work in the country. We verify the necessary documentation to ensure compliance with immigration laws and regulations, helping you maintain a lawful workforce.

From receipt of all candidate information being present and correct, a typical screening including verification of employment history would be 10 working days. Any screenings without employment and qualification verifications can take a significantly shorter period.

Yes, you can select your own package of checks. Agenda perform over 22 background checks (all noted on our Menu of Services). You can build packages to suit the departmental and job role needs of your organisation. On average, organisations will have 3 separate screening packages to cover the needs of their business. Your experienced Agenda account manager can assist with recommended checks and packages that will suit the needs of your business.

Employers may verify employment history as part of the employee background check to confirm the work experience you have conveyed to them and to be sure you have the professional background and appropriate work experience required for the position. An employer will typically verify job titles, start, and end dates for each job, and will sometimes check on salary and job duties. An employer may also ask for the reason for termination and whether the candidate is eligible for rehire.

Yes, Agenda can perform one off checks through our PAYG service. You can search for a variety of background checks, for the number of candidates that suits the need of your business.

We adhere to strict data protection standards, including GDPR, ensuring all personal information is securely handled and stored. For more information on our compliance and accreditations click here.

This depends on the nature of the issue. We provide a report with the findings, and it’s up to the employer to decide the next steps, which could include further investigation or withdrawal of the job offer.

Yes, re-screening is recommended for certain positions to ensure ongoing compliance and safety, especially in high-risk roles or regulated industries.

Costs vary depending on the level and type of screening required. We offer tailored packages to meet the needs of different businesses and industries.

While screening adds a step to the hiring process, it is important for risk management. We work efficiently to minimise delays and provide results as quickly as possible.