The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), the representative body for the UK recruitment industry, has responded to the announcement from the Home Officeís Identity and Passport Service regarding proposed new data checking and pre-employment screening measures.
Commenting on the launch of the consultation, Tom Hadley, director of external relations at the REC says:
ìRecruitment professionals on the front line of the UKís labour market take their data checking responsibilities extremely seriously. Whether it is establishing a workers eligibility to work in the UK, or making sure that the appropriate criminal record checks have been conducted; recruitment agencies play a key role in promoting safe recruitment.î
ìAlthough the main focus has been on the effective vetting of those working with children or vulnerable adults, there is demand for similar assurances to be provided for other ësensitiveí work environments such as financial institutions and airports. Within this context, a pre-employment checking service for the aviation sector could be a positive step forward.î
ìWith an increasing onus being placed on employers and recruiters to carry out the right checks, it is essential that any new services and procedures are workable and respond to the needs of business. The current consultation process will be an opportunity to work with the Government to ensure that the views of recruiters are taken on board.î
Recruitment body responds to Home Officeís proposed pre-employment screening and ID checks
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