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<p><p>Pre-employment screening is designed to recruit the right people into the business. Once a relatively new concept, background checking programmes are now prevalent in both regulated and non-regulated sectors with employers seeking to mitigate risk and respond effectively to increased pressure from the public to ensure ethical and legal practices.</p>
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<p><p>Pre-employment screening is designed to recruit the right people into the business. Once a relatively new concept, background checking programmes are now prevalent in both regulated and non-regulated sectors with employers seeking to mitigate risk and respond effectively to increased pressure from the public to ensure ethical and legal practices.</p>
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<p>At the same time, as the economy moves to a more compliance-focused model, background checking continues to be subject to expansion and global growth. Employers increasingly maintain a physical presence across multiple jurisdictions and hire from a global pool of talent that moves across borders from country to country. With this comes a related upturn in <a>international recruitment and the complexities associated with employment screening</a> outside of the UK.</p>
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<p>At the same time, as the economy moves to a more compliance-focused model, background checking continues to be subject to expansion and global growth. Employers increasingly maintain a physical presence across multiple jurisdictions and hire from a global pool of talent that moves across borders from country to country. With this comes a related upturn in <a>international recruitment and the complexities associated with employment screening</a> outside of the UK.</p>
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<p>There are some major considerations to have on the agenda when you are thinking of implementing a global screening process. Issues such as varying local legal requirements, availability of data and local permissible checks are all key to understand before progressing.</p>
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<p>There are some major considerations to have on the agenda when you are thinking of implementing a global screening process. Issues such as varying local legal requirements, availability of data and local permissible checks are all key to understand before progressing.</p>
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<p>At Accurate, we have a huge amount of expertise in international employment screening and a large amount of local knowledge to complement that. Here are our top 10 considerations when background screening globally -</p>
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<p>At Accurate, we have a huge amount of expertise in international employment screening and a large amount of local knowledge to complement that. Here are our top 10 considerations when background screening globally -</p>
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<p>1) <strong>Local Data Protection laws</strong> - Are there local data protection laws which will impact on the screening process? Most EU countries have legislation that is similar to the UK Data Protection Act, but there is a lot of variation globally.</p>
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<p>1) <strong>Local Data Protection laws</strong> - Are there local data protection laws which will impact on the screening process? Most EU countries have legislation that is similar to the UK Data Protection Act, but there is a lot of variation globally.</p>
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<p>2) <strong>Permissibility of checks</strong> - Just because a background check type is available, it doesn’t automatically mean its use for <a>employment screening</a> is legal.</p>
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<p>2) <strong>Permissibility of checks</strong> - Just because a background check type is available, it doesn’t automatically mean its use for <a>employment screening</a> is legal.</p>
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<p>3) <strong>Direct subject access</strong> - Some countries place great emphasis on data subjects having enhanced levels of control over pre-employment screening information and procedures.</p>
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<p>3) <strong>Direct subject access</strong> - Some countries place great emphasis on data subjects having enhanced levels of control over pre-employment screening information and procedures.</p>
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<p>4) <strong>Works council consultation</strong> - some countries require employers to seek works council approval prior to implementing an employment screening programme.</p>
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<p>4) <strong>Works council consultation</strong> - some countries require employers to seek works council approval prior to implementing an employment screening programme.</p>
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<p>5) <strong>Data storage</strong> - Where is screening data stored? If an external provider is being used, where are their servers located? Be aware that some countries will have a restriction on the transfer of data and where it is held.</p>
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<p>5) <strong>Data storage</strong> - Where is screening data stored? If an external provider is being used, where are their servers located? Be aware that some countries will have a restriction on the transfer of data and where it is held.</p>
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<p>6) <strong>Global consistency</strong> - although consistency in processes and procedures is important, a ‘one size fits all’ approach to employment screening should not be taken; adjustments must be made to ensure employers are not in breach of local legislation.</p>
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<p>6) <strong>Global consistency</strong> - although consistency in processes and procedures is important, a ‘one size fits all’ approach to employment screening should not be taken; adjustments must be made to ensure employers are not in breach of local legislation.</p>
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<p>7) <strong>Language</strong> - Where appropriate local language speakers should be used to ensure timely responses from referees and a positive Candidate experience.</p>
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<p>7) <strong>Language</strong> - Where appropriate local language speakers should be used to ensure timely responses from referees and a positive Candidate experience.</p>
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<p>8) <strong>Documentation</strong> - Key legal documents such as consent forms should be tailored to reference the legislation of the hiring location.</p>
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<p>8) <strong>Documentation</strong> - Key legal documents such as consent forms should be tailored to reference the legislation of the hiring location.</p>
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<p>9) <strong>Cultural considerations</strong> - understanding local culture is critical for ensuring a compliant process does not compromise a positive Candidate experience.</p>
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<p>9) <strong>Cultural considerations</strong> - understanding local culture is critical for ensuring a compliant process does not compromise a positive Candidate experience.</p>
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<p>10) <strong>Regulatory requirements</strong> - Screening programmes should consider any local regulatory requirements e.g. financial services companies in the UK must ensure they comply with the guidelines set out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).</p>
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<p>10) <strong>Regulatory requirements</strong> - Screening programmes should consider any local regulatory requirements e.g. financial services companies in the UK must ensure they comply with the guidelines set out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).</p>
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<p>If you are thinking of expanding your <a>pre-employment screening</a> programme internationally, <a>contact us today</a> and let our experts guide you.</p>
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<p>If you are thinking of expanding your <a>pre-employment screening</a> programme internationally, <a>contact us today</a> and let our experts guide you.</p>
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