New Year, New Screening Processes...

Are you ready to take back control of your workload?

With 2025 well underway, many of us will be looking to leave the old habits of 2024 behind us. And while January’s weather can be a little gloomy, it can be a great chance to reevaluate old processes, streamline workloads, and improve inefficiencies. Are you faced with the challenge of screening new hires or re-screening your existing workforce? If the thought of this has got you feeling overwhelmed, it may be time to rethink your current screening provider! After reading this blog you’ll feel motivated to streamline your processes and be confident to make the switch!

Feeling frustrated with your current screening process?

Is your current employment screening process taking up too much of your time? Employment screening is a necessary but time-consuming task, and the responsibility often falls to those with an already busy schedule. When you’re juggling a number of responsibilities and dealing with complicated or outdated screening systems it’s easy to start feeling overwhelmed by it all.

You shouldn’t have to juggle it all, you need a screening provider who can reduce the administrative burden of employment screening so you can carry on with the rest of your to-do list.

Maybe you’ve been ready to switch providers for a while but with so much choice and the uncertainty of who will deliver on their promises you’ve felt reluctant to make the final leap. Here are some helpful tips on what to look for when looking for a new screening provider:

1. Honest Pricing - Look for a provider who is upfront about their pricing. Make sure there are no hidden fees or additional costs that are not made clear on their website. Don’t pay more for services that should be used as standard practice like Instant Employment Verification and Digital ID.
2. Good communication – Whether it’s you or your candidates with questions, it’s important that your screening provider prioritises their customer support. Screening can be a daunting task for some, particularly those who aren’t confident completing online forms or whose first language isn’t English, so be sure to ask them about their support services.
3. Realistic Turnaround Times – Be wary of providers who look to be overpromising on their turnaround times. Screening turnaround times often relies on candidate engagement, so look for a provider with robust systems in place to chase candidates. Additionally, challenge their screening methods and find a supplier who utilises the latest technology to streamline their processes.

Switching screening providers isn’t just about reducing your workload and improving your processes, it's about ensuring the candidates you bring into your business are reliable and trustworthy, and to do that you need a robust screening solution.

Is it time to re-screen your current employees?

For businesses that need to comply with BPSS Clearance or BS7858 standards, 2025 may bring the need for you to re-check some of your current workforce. The circumstances of your employees can change over time and ensuring that you re-screen regularly means you can remain compliant and stay ahead of any potential risks.

Regardless of the type of background checks you conduct on your employees, re-screening is good practice and gives you peace of mind knowing that the team you have working for your business is trustworthy and competent.

Make better hiring decisions in 2025 and beyond

The beginning of new year provides a chance to reflect on the lessons we’ve learnt, and what we hope for in the future. Maybe 2024 saw some challenges with your employees, or perhaps you’re looking for ways to improve your workload so you feel less pressured? Whatever your reasons, choosing a reliable screening provider you can trust will help to alleviate your workload and your worries by taking away the responsibility so you can make better hiring decisions in 2025 and beyond.

New years’ resolution… Change employment screening provider. Tick!