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Yesterday was #WorldMentalHealthDay. According to Mind, '1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year in England'. It important now more than ever to create a space of empathy so that we can help our peers, colleagues, friends and family with their wellbeing.   Here at Reed Screening, we have a culture of giving which is why we work 1 day each week for charity. To learn more about our Social Impact, go to our website which explains how we as a team foster a sense of community and shared purpose by regularly fundraising: https://lnkd.in/eADZ3AKv   If you are struggling with your mental health, below is a list of crisis resources that can provide specialist help and support:   Samaritans - 116 123 Shout UK - Text 'SHOUT' to 85258 PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide - 0800 068 4141   #WorldMentalHealthDay #ReedScreening #MentalHealth #Wellbeing

We are delighted that since its launch last week the Better Hiring Toolkit for Construction has reached thousands of organisations in the sector, and it already making a real difference to hiring practices. As a key project partners, alongside The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) we are proud of the work which the Toolkit is doing to pioneer hiring for the industry. Our Head of Engagement, Corinne Peart, said.... “I am delighted to have collaborated with the Better Hiring Institute, CIOB, the Disclosure and Barring Service, the GLAA and industry on such an important Toolkit for the construction sector. Reed Screening’s mission to pioneer the future of hiring means that this joint initiative to streamline and improve hiring is hugely important to us. At Reed Screening we are proud to contribute to helping such an extremely important sector hire quickly and safely.” With the Toolkit now published on Gov.uk, as well as covered in various articles across trade press, we are excited to see the engagement with the work continue to grow. Find out more about what the GLAA said here - https://lnkd.in/e4Uk9KYz #PioneeringHiring #Construction #BestPractice

Today's takeover is from me, Mihaela Hondrea, I'm one of the Screening Managers here at Reed Screening. Halloween, celebrated on the 31 of October is a debated holiday, rich in history, tradition and cultural significance.  It has originated from the Celtic festival of Samhain, where people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. The Celts believe that on this day, the boundary between the living and the dead blurred, allowing spirits to wander the Earth.   Its name comes from " All Hallows Eve" which is the night before All Saints Day, a Christian holiday honouring saints. Over time the two holidays merged, mixing ancient pagan and Christian traditions.   Trick-or- Treat, one of the most beloved Halloween traditions, is believed to have originated from a practice called "souling", where poor people would go door-to-door on All Saints Day, receiving food in exchange for prayers for the dead.   When it comes to decorations, pumpkins have become synonymous with Halloween. Carving a pumpking, comes from an Irish myth about a man called Stingy Jack, who tricked the devil and was condemned to roam the Earth with only a hallow-out turnip to light his way. When this tradition reached America, pumpkins replaced turnips simply because they were easier to carve.   In 2023, around 47% of British celebrated Halloween, while 20% of them stated it is their favourite annual celebration. When people were asked what they loved most about Halloween, 27 % said they loved the costumes of others on social media. Where only 24% answered sweet treats, the most associated thing with this holiday. Halloween increased massively in popularity with the spending in 2023 reaching over £1billion and marking a 38% increase compared to estimates from previous years. #reedscreening #insights #takeover #lifeatreed #backgroundscreening #pioneeringhiring

As the new Labour government gets its feet under the table at number 10, what do you need to know about the government's plans moving forward? What do you need to do to stay ahead of the change? Join us for our next industry leading webinar on the 31st of October as we are joined by UK government to discuss what the upcoming changes in employment mean for organisations, and what practical steps you can take to prepare. Alongside employment lawyers we will explore the expectations around employing staff in the future, delving into the employment bill and its implications for the UK. To sign up to the webinar, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ehkAG2Js #ReedScreening #PioneeringHiring #DigitalRightToWork #Verification

Life’s too short to not Love Mondays - celebrating our great people… Our Love Mondays series showcases our dedicated co-members and their achievements. Whether it’s going above and beyond within their roles, an achievement, a work anniversary, or an unhealthy obsession with spreadsheets. We want to give a shout out to all those who pioneer hiring every day! This week's shout out goes to Meera Jacob! Meera has shown dedication and thrived under addition responsibilities lately. She has continued to deliver the best service for her client whilst ensuring the wider team feel supported too. Keep up the great work Meera! #ReedScreening #Winner #LoveMondays #Achievements #lifeatreed #Celebration #PioneeringHiring

It’s Sunday, and that means that it’s time for your handy weekly highlights from us here at Reed Screening! ✨ This week's Love Mondays winner was Adrian Mutandwa who has recently joined us and is already going above and beyond for clients. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eUZetP6q ✨ In partnership with the Better Hiring Institute (BHI), we launched the Better Hiring Toolkit for Construction: https://lnkd.in/eAfQ57BT ✨ This week's takeover was from Sarah Easton, one of our Senior Operations Managers who spoke about National Vegetarian Week. See more here: https://lnkd.in/eswZCmu7 #PioneeringHiring #Roundup #WeeklyHighlights #ReedScreening   

Next week is National Work/Life week in the UK!   This annual campaign gets individuals and organisations to think about their work/life balance and wellbeing in the workplace.   At Reed Screening, there's no need for you to work longer hours as we are here for you 24/7 for your pre-employment screening needs. Take a look at our website for more info here: https://lnkd.in/ePDMJyMS #ReedScreening #PioneeringHiring #NationalWorkLifeWeek

As we continue to develop our close links with UK government and strive for positive change in hiring, we are excited to share with you the next 12 months of parliamentary sessions which we will be supporting on! In a year which has been filled with uncertainly and change within government, the focus has shifted to employment and there will now be a greater spotlight than ever on organisations and their initiatives to reduce worklessness, and encourage faster, fairer, and safer hiring for all. Working with in partnership with cross industry organisations and UK government to highlight best practice and recommend reform is the foundation of positive change, and you can join us too! Follow this link to access all of the parliamentary session for the upcoming 12 months and come and join us in parliament - https://lnkd.in/eep9MhMD #PioneeringHiring #ModernisingEmployment #Parliment

Today's takeover is from me, Sarah Easton, I'm Senior Operations Manager here at Reed Screening. This week marks National Vegetarian Week. The aim of the week-long event is to inspire people to experience new meat-free dishes and demonstrate that you can love them just as much as your favourite meat dishes. Celebrating this week highlights the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle and the positive impacts on not only animal welfare but also the environment, something that we all could do more to help. According to Goodland and Anhang, replacing 25% of livestock products with alternatives would liberate as much as 40% of current world grain production. That is without mentioning the benefits you as person could feel by eating more plant-based foods. What are those benefits I hear you ask. 📍 Better digestion - Eating more fruit and vegetables helps to increase the diversity of your gut microbiome, leading to better gut health. 📍 The Fibre effect – can lead to a number of health benefits including, lower cholesterol, better bowel health and more stable blood sugar levels. In its natural form this is obtained by eating more plant-based foods. 📍 More energy/Better Sleep – Replacing sugary snacks you will start to notice improved focus and better concentration. 📍 Improve heart health - A study from the 2019 study from the Journal of American Heart Association found that middle-aged adults who ate diets higher in plant-based foods and lower in animal products had a lower risk of heart disease. 📍 Better skin – Fruit and vegetables have a high water-content and consuming more of them means your skin will look brighter and more hydrated. Whilst I don’t think I am fully ready to give up a medium rare steak, I personally, have started to reduce the amount of meat that I consume on a weekly basis, and I have already felt some of the benefits mentioned above. If you want to take part, you could switch a couple of meat meals for vegetarian ones (recipes to be shared upon request), join the conversation by sharing experiences or learn something new by taking a workshop #reedscreening #insights #takeover #lifeatreed #backgroundscreening #pioneeringhiring

In partnership with the Better Hiring Institute (BHI) and industry experts, we are pleased to launch the Better Hiring Toolkit for Construction, giving a foundation of free best practice guidance on hiring for the sector. Working collaboratively with The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA), the free toolkit brings much needed practical, simplified guidance to support construction business with hiring new employees. With handy templates and key takeaways, the toolkit provides advice on vetting potential new recruits, as well as information for employers on their obligations when it comes to issues like the validity of CSCS cards and modern slavery, which is sadly still rife across the construction sector. Download the free Better Hiring Toolkit for Construction here - https://lnkd.in/em2gFdvk #PioneeringHiring #Construction #BetterHiringToolkit