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Recruitment Risk Has Moved Upstream: Why Pre-employment Checks Are Now A Governance Issue
Recruitment is evolving from an HR function into a critical governance and risk management issue for organisations in high-trust environments. This joint insight paper examines how changing legal requirements, including the Employment Rights Act 2025, are raising the stakes for employers who must now demonstrate structured, evidence-based recruitment processes that can withstand scrutiny. The analysis explores common gaps in pre-employment checks and why informal screening practices may create more risk tha

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