Whether you’re getting contractors onto site or onboarding new employees, delays in gaining BPSS Clearance can have a domino effect on your entire timeline. We understand that you want to find a process that takes away the administrative burden to free up your time, as well as a customer service team that can support you and your candidates. This guide will help you avoid the 5 most common BPSS pitfalls that could cause project delays, unhappy clients or bottlenecks in your onboarding schedule.
1. Mistake #1: Not Allowing Enough Time to Get BPSS Checks Completed
2. Mistake #2: Failing to Prepare Candidates for BPSS Screening
3. Mistake #3: Choosing a BPSS Provider Without a Streamlined Process
4. Mistake #4: Not Tracking BPSS Progress in Real-Time
5. Mistake #5: Cutting Corners with BPSS Can Cost You More Later
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The Problem: Depending on your candidates, BPSS Clearance can take time to complete, and without sufficient planning and a robust process to carry out the checks, you risk not having the necessary clearance in place when you need it.
How You Can Solve This: Starting the process of BPSS as early as possible means you have a better chance of having the reports you need before project deadlines. It’s recommended that candidates are re-checked every 3-years so you could consider starting the process before any project commitments.
How We Can Help: With no lengthy set-up process, or complex screening system to navigate, you can create an account and start screening your candidates on the same day. By focusing on creating a user-friendly screening portal and a simple screening form, you and your candidates can get started quickly and easily.
The Problem: Your candidates may not be familiar with BPSS or why it’s required for certain projects or work. This could cause them to be reluctant to provide the necessary information or not engage in the process at all, which could lead to delays to important deadlines.
How You Can Solve This: Make your candidates aware they’ll be expected to go through BPSS Clearance as part of your project’s requirements. Importantly, let them know which screening company you’ve engaged to complete the process so they’re aware of who will be requesting specific information. Being transparent with your candidates about the importance of screening and why it’s required will help them feel prepared and avoid delays.
How We Help: To support candidates through the process we can provide help guides and access to our dedicated screening team. To help you feel prepared we can supply email templates to send out to your candidates prior to them starting the screening process, and any other documentation to support with making the process as easy as possible.
The Problem: Some screening providers may have cumbersome technology, slow processes, or lack the right level of customer support for you and your candidates. Poor efficiency like this could lead to project delays and can cause unnecessary stress to you and your candidates.
How You Can Solve This: When looking for a screening provider it’s important to understand how they conduct their screening, ask what technology they use to speed up the process and what strategies they have in place to ensure candidates complete the information within a good timeframe. All screening providers are different, and some will have better processes than others.
How We Help: We’ve partnered with the industries leading tech providers so your candidates can complete the necessary information quickly and easily. By pairing this smart technology with a dedicated support team we’re able to provide clients and candidates with a service that sets us apart.
The Problem: When you’re screening in large numbers it can be easy to lose track of their screening. This can feel overwhelming and without visibility you can’t spot bottlenecks or intervene to avoid timelines slipping.
How You Can Solve This: Partnering with a screening provider will help you manage the process, make sure you engage with one that has a tracking dashboard or other tools to help you oversee candidate progress.
How We Help: Once logged into your screening portal you’ll have your own dashboard where you’ll get live updates of exactly where your candidates are with their screening form. This dashboard provides a complete audit of their screening, showing you exactly where they’ve stalled and what we’ve done to get it moving again.
The Problem: According to Construction Management, 70% of construction employers incorrectly accept a driving licence as proof of right to work in the UK. Trying to complete your own screening or only getting a screening provider to carry out some of the components of a BPSS can lead to costly mistakes. Failing to complete proper right to work checks can result in hefty fines and could damage your company's reputation.
How You Can Solve This: Choose a partner that specialises in BPSS, this way they will be familiar with the standard and can provide you with better support so you can be sure you’re ready for any audits.
How We Help: We’re trusted by thousands of companies across the UK and beyond, you’ll feel well supported by our team of experts who will take away the hassle of BPSS screening, allowing you to focus on your other responsibilities.
At Secure Screening Services we help businesses navigate the complexities of BPSS clearance. We understand that you need to ensure you stay compliant while keeping your projects on track and clients happy. Let us guide you through the BPSS process, ensuring that clearance is completed quickly, securely, and without unnecessary delays. Why not book a demo with our team so you can explain your requirements and get an understanding of how to get your candidates screened using our services.
