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Digital Identity Sectoral Analysis 2025 – Your top line summary

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[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] The UK government’s recent Digital Identity Sectoral Analysis 2025 offers a comprehensive overview of the digital identity landscape, highlighting both advancements and areas of concern. While the sector has seen significant growth, with revenues reaching £2.1 billion and over 10,000 full-time employees, the report also underscores several challenges that could impact businesses … Digital Identity Sectoral Analysis 2025 – Your top line summary

UK Immigration Reform 2025: What employers need to know

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[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] The UK government has this week announced major reforms to its visa and immigration policy, with a clear aim: reduce net migration and shift the focus toward domestic workforce development. These changes bring immediate operational implications for employers across sectors, especially those dependent on international talent and high-volume hiring. So, what’s changing, … UK Immigration Reform 2025: What employers need to know

Why Social Media Screening should no longer be optional

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[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] Nearly half of UK employees admit to knowingly posting risky content on social media – content that could damage their employer’s reputation or even create financial liabilities. That’s the striking finding from new research by cybersecurity firm CyberArk, as reported in HR Magazine. And it’s not just social media causing concern. The … Why Social Media Screening should no longer be optional

New DBS Manual ID Guidance: Why Rightcheck is your one-stop compliance solution

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[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] The UK Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has recently launched updated guidance for manual ID checks in DBS criminal record checks. This change is designed to bring manual identity verification up to the same rigorous standards as digital identity verification (IDVT), ensuring greater consistency, security, and trust in the employment screening process. … New DBS Manual ID Guidance: Why Rightcheck is your one-stop compliance solution

Why Right to Work Compliance Still Trips Up Employers in 2025

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[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] In a world of AI tools, digital identity, and instant data access, Right to Work (RTW) compliance should be easy. But for many employers in 2025, it’s still a source of friction, inconsistency, and serious risk. Our recent piece — The Alarming Reality of Right to Work Compliance — exposed just how … Why Right to Work Compliance Still Trips Up Employers in 2025

The alarming reality of Right to Work compliance – How Rightcheck solves the challenges

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[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text]Just released Government research into employer awareness and compliance with Right to Work (RTW) checks has revealed some truly shocking statistics. Despite the severe penalties for non-compliance, the report highlights widespread misunderstandings and gaps in knowledge that leave businesses vulnerable to legal risk. Here’s what the research uncovered: 80% of employers answered at … The alarming reality of Right to Work compliance – How Rightcheck solves the challenges

Government Set to Tighten Right to Work Legislation

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[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced plans to extend right-to-work checks to encompass the gig economy, aiming to close loopholes that have previously allowed illegal working arrangements to persist. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to combat illegal migration and ensure that all workers in the UK are employed legally. … Government Set to Tighten Right to Work Legislation

Important Update for Employers: New Right to Work Guidance Effective February 12th 2025

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[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] The UK government has just released updated guidance on Right to Work checks, effective from February 12, 2025. It’s crucial for employers and recruiters to understand these changes to ensure compliance and avoid potential penalties. Key Changes in the Updated Guidance 1. Streamlined Guidance Content: The guidance has been consolidated to provide … Important Update for Employers: New Right to Work Guidance Effective February 12th 2025

Rightcheck Leadership Evolution: Welcoming Matt Brooks as Managing Director

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Rightcheck, a leader in the background screening industry, is entering an exciting new phase with significant changes in its leadership. Mark Andrews, the company’s founder and former Managing Director, will now serve as Executive Chairman. Stepping into his shoes is Matt Brooks, the newly appointed Managing Director. This transition promises to drive the company’s growth, … Rightcheck Leadership Evolution: Welcoming Matt Brooks as Managing Director

Uncovering Right to Work compliance confusion in 2025

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Employers can innocently misinterpret Home Office Rules – maybe they have been advised incorrectly or, in extreme situations, ignoring the rules. Why is this happening and what are the risks? Since the end of the temporary Right to Work check measures (in force during the Covid-19 pandemic) and the introduction of remote IDVT checks, … Uncovering Right to Work compliance confusion in 2025