Location:Danubius Hotel Regents Park, London NW8
Start date:01/10/2025
End date:01/10/2025
Event Organiser:BFI
09:00 Registration and welcome coffee
09:30 Keynote address – The future of employment screening
How bad can it be? Current trends and statistics
Where are the risks coming from?
What kinds of fraud impact UK employers?
Mapping the broad trends and formulating mitigating strategies
Key laws and regulations
Creating a fraud-resistant culture: what role can HR play?
10:00 Legal requirements and compliance: Caroline Smith, Deputy General Counsel, International at HireRight
A deep dive into the latest legal requirements for pre-employment screening in the UK, including GDPR, the new Employment Rights Bill and the AI Act
Government’s role in employment regulations
Industry-specific compliance requirements
Importance of vetting for national security and economic stability
Future policies and support for organisations
10:30 Case study – Vetting and screening in the care sector: challenges and responses: Kadijia Mahabeer, Head of HR at Nightingale Hospital
Hiring risks and red flags in the care sector: ensuring safe environments for staff and patients
Case studies of vetting failures and their consequences
Best practices for comprehensive background checks in the care industry
Tools and techniques for effective risk assessment to maximise safety and compliance
11:00 Morning break and networking
11:15 Best practices to prevent fraud during your vetting process: Jade Campbell, Compliance Team Leader at Momenta Group
Auditing your vetting process to identify vulnerable and weak spots that could be exploited
What are the current trends? Referencing houses to dual employment: tell-tale signs your organisation may be at risk
Organised crime, modern slavery and other consequences
Key questions and red flags to be aware of
Consequences of AI
Best practices for implementing identity verification processes
11:30 Panel discussion: Balancing privacy and security: Anneka Sheikh, Senior Vetting and Screening Advisor, Baringa
Perspectives from industry experts on privacy and security
Discussion on privacy laws and their impact on screening
Effective security measures to protect candidate data
Social media checks: the legal framework
Ethical issues in balancing privacy and security
12:00 Case study: Digitising the Screening Process: Kev Sambor, Head of Vetting & Onboarding at Serco Group
Balancing risk versus cost: essential questions to consider
Challenges encountered and how they were overcome
Outcomes and benefits of a digitised screening strategy
Minimising screening timelines – quantifying the process
Key takeaways and lessons learned
12:30 Tech Clinic: Implementing AI in screening processes: Daniel Harrison, Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI Strategy at Amazon Web Services
This interactive session will show delegates how to implement responsible AI in the vetting process. Examining the legal framework, essential policy considerations and advice on strategy and ownership, the aim is to give attendees a thorough understanding of how to use AI for vetting and screening.
13:00 Lunch and networking
14:00 Choosing the right screening partner to optimise candidate experience
Choosing the right partner to ensure a seamless and compliant screening process
Key areas to focus on and questions to ask so your needs are understood and met
Making informed decisions and avoiding potential pitfalls: critical questions about experience, compliance, and data security
Creating a positive candidate experience: ensuring transparent and effective communication, continuous feedback
How a positive screening process can strengthen your employer brand, attracting top talent and foster a positive reputation
Examples of successful partnerships
Tips for negotiating contracts with vendors
14:30 Case study: Vetting and Screening for the Police: Raj Johal, Director of Vetting at Metropolitan Police
Undertaking a journey of reform: key principles to inform a roadmap
Understanding and creating vetting strategies for specific layers of clearance
Integrating with the recruitment process and HR function: challenges and opportunities
Embedding vetting into the culture: ongoing vetting to ensure integrity
Lessons learned from other countries
15:00 Digital tools and platforms for screening
Overview of the latest digital tools and platforms
Comparison of features and benefits
Tips for implementing digital tools
Examples of successful tool implementations
Emerging trends in digital screening tools
15:30 Afternoon break and networking
15:45 Overcoming common screening challenges: Jagriti Patwari, Director at Eurocom C.I.
Inadequate preparation and planning: developing a comprehensive vetting policy
Obtaining proper consent to avoid potential legal challenge
Ensuring information accuracy through reliable data verification processes
Meeting regulatory demands and compliance with current and upcoming industry regulations
Reducing time-to-hire through efficient screening tools: what’s coming down the pipeline?
16:15 Future trends in pre-employment screening
New technologies shaping the future
Upcoming changes in regulations
Trends and predictions for the industry
Future challenges and opportunities
Q&A Session
16:45 Effective vetting strategies for non-UK employees: ensuring your checks are robust and compliant: Ian Westwood, Immigration Consultant at The Westwood Organisation
Immigration status: who can work for you? Points Based System and visa updates
Right to Work checks: policy and practice
Checking identity documents: an overview of security features and counterfeit examples to ensure you’re confident to check to Home Office requirements
17:00 Sponsored networking reception and farewell drinks: connect with peers and discuss the day over drinks and light refreshments.
