For any large company operating in the United Kingdom, undertaking the arduous task of performing background checks on their employees is a necessity. With increasingly stringent laws and measures being implemented with the government’s right to work policies. As a result, it’s estimated that about 80% of companies in the UK carry out background checks.

There are many myths and much confusion surrounding the rules and regulations governing background screening checks when hiring. Here’s our top ten list of background screening myths which we repeatedly hear from our clients. We hope it helps dispel any confusion you might have to help you navigate successfully through the hiring process without too