Employee Vetting and Screening
Pre-Conference Webinar: Employee Vetting & Screening
Time: 11:00 - 11:30 | FREE
When: Thursday 3rd July 2025
With the need for tighter checks and security clearances, including contractors and temporary staff, as well as immigration and Right to Work checks becoming more complex, UK employers are under pressure to ensure accuracy and compliance when verifying staff. The BPSS version 7.0 guidance outlines which tools to use for verifying identities, the new digital guidelines and data security.
Fraud continues to pose a significant threat to UK businesses, with fraud accounting for more than 40% of all crime and costing the UK economy £219 billion annually. Recent data shows the UK lost £26.4 billion to frauds and scams in 2024 alone, whilst fraud incidents increased by 19% to 3.9 million cases in the year ending September 2024. For employers, robust employee vetting and screening processes have become essential defensive measures against fraudulent activities—whether through falsified credentials, identity theft, or internal misconduct.
However, many UK employers still rely on outdated screening methods, leaving them vulnerable to sophisticated fraud schemes that exploit recruitment gaps. This webinar will explore current fraud trends affecting British workplaces and provide practical guidance on implementing comprehensive vetting procedures that protect your organisation whilst ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. Register now to hear the latest developments in vetting and screening employees and ensure your workplace is protected. We look forward to seeing you there!
We are accepting questions before and during the broadcast. Please send your questions to elizabeth.smith@bfi.co.uk.
Which functions will benefit from attending
- HR, Recruitment, Risk, Vetting, Screening, Special Audit, Policy, Administration, Line Management, Operations, Search & Selection, Investigations, Compliance, Corporate Risk, Personnel, Security Advisers, Group Security and anyone with a responsibility for pre-employment vetting and screening issues within their organisation
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Schedule
Introduction and welcome
Guy Otty
Managing Director , Business Forums International Ltd. (BFI)
Following a successful career in media sales and financial recruitment, Guy started Business Forums International Ltd. over 25 years ago with his co-director Elizabeth Smith. Drawing on his extensive international experience in headhunting and senior recruitment, he is enviably placed to predict and respond to key HR challenges, from the 2006 pandemic to Brexit and beyond. Under his leadership, the company has become a leading HR and business management conference and training company looking to address the latest issues and concerns facing organisations.
Overview of current fraud challenges facing UK employers
Simon Fell
Former Government Anti-Fraud Champion, Fraud and Financial Crime Director
Fullbrook Strategies
Simon Fell
Former Government Anti-Fraud Champion, Fraud and Financial Crime Director , Fullbrook Strategies
Simon has an extensive background in public service, not-for-profit leadership, and business. He brings a wealth of expertise in tackling financial crime and supporting vulnerable people. As the former MP for Barrow & Furness, Simon served on the Home Affairs Select Committee, chaired the Parliamentary groups on Cyber Security and AUKUS, and led the Government’s work on fraud as the Prime Minister’s Anti-Fraud Champion. He spearheaded significant local development initiatives, securing over £220 million in investment to support the Furness region's economy and infrastructure. Prior to his parliamentary career, Simon worked for over a decade with some of the biggest companies in the UK to prevent fraud and other financial crimes, with a particular passion for supporting vulnerable people.
Critical risks of inadequate background checking and how AI is reshaping both fraud techniques and detection methods
Corinne Peart
Head of Strategic Sales & Client Relationships , REED
Corinne is a focused and proactive individual with a proven track record of achieving results in a variety of environments which include global, national and local businesses.