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What is BS7858 & BS102000? The BS7858:2019 standard, \u201cScreening of Individuals Working in a Secure Environment \u2013 Code of Practice,\u201d places emphasis on the risk assessment of secure environment workers. The code focuses on the need for tighter controls over the pre-employment screening \u2013 and periodic re-screening \u2013 of individuals, who in their positions could potentially benefit from illicit personal gain, become compromised, or take advantage of other opportunities for creating breaches of confidentiality, trust or safety. Read more here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to providing information security, financial audits, risk assessments, background checks, due diligence and a wide range of anti-fraud related services, maintaining the highest levels of training and expertise is an absolute must. That\u2019s why CRI\u00ae<\/span> Group achieves critical certifications from the\u00a0British Standards Institute<\/em>\u00a0(BSI), the\u00a0National Association of Background Screeners<\/em>\u00a0(NAPBS) and other preeminent groups in the security and anti-fraud field as part of the company\u2019s commitment to its clients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

CRI\u00ae<\/span> Group is the first and only investigative research company in the Middle East to receive the certifications BS102000:2013, Code of Practice for the Provision of Investigative Services, and BS7858:2019, screening of individuals working in a secure environment, from internationally recognised training and certification body BSI. CRI\u00ae<\/span> Group also holds other BSI certifications (more on those within this article).<\/span><\/p>\n

Founded in 1901, BSI is the UK national standards body that works with thousands of organisations in more than 150 countries. BSI is accredited by 20 local and international bodies. We sat down with CRI\u00ae<\/span> Group President and CEO Zafar I Anjum, CFE, to discuss these certifications and what they mean:<\/span><\/p>\n

CRI\u00ae<\/span> Group is the only firm of its kind in the Middle East to hold the BS102000:2013 and BS7858:2019 certifications. What led you to embark on gaining these and other certifications from BSI?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Anjum: Just a few years ago, we announced that CRI\u00ae<\/span> Group would be engaging BSI for training and certification on many levels, and these and other certifications are direct results of that initiative. Earning multiple certifications from a distinguished standards body like BSI is a mark of pride for us as it demonstrates expertise in our core services.<\/span><\/p>\n

BS102000:2013 is the \u201cCode of Practice for the Provision of Investigative Services.\u201d What does this mean?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Anjum: This certifies CRI\u00ae<\/span> Group\u2019s proficiency in providing services regarding fraud risk assessment and investigations, forensic accounting, intellectual property (IP) investigations, due diligence and background investigations, debt collections, corporate security consulting and investigation, pre-and post-employment screening and fraud and crime investigations.<\/span><\/p>\n

BS7858:2019 denotes \u201cSecurity Screening of Individuals Employed in a Security Environment.\u201d Please tell us more about this certification.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Anjum: This recognises CRI\u00ae<\/span> Group\u2019s expertise in screening services including identity checks, financial checks, employment checks and criminal records checks. CRI\u00ae<\/span> Group implemented this standard with regular external audits conducted by BSI and adhered to recommendations specifically vetting and conducting employment background screening of security personnel seeking affiliations with security companies.<\/span><\/p>\n

How does this relate to CRI\u00ae<\/span> Group\u2019s EmploySmart program?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Anjum: Background screening professionals must be on the cutting edge of industry technology and resources \u2013 while also staying educated on the changing laws and regulations that govern the field. At CRI\u00ae<\/span> Group, we are proud to provide the most extensive and thorough background screening services as part of our EmploySmart program.<\/span><\/p>\n

CRI\u00ae<\/span> Group also holds the certifications ISO\/IEC 27001:2013, Information Security Management System and you are a credentialed NAPBS (National Association of Professional Background Screeners) Research Provider. Congratulations on these distinguished credentials!<\/span><\/h2>\n

Anjum: Thank you. We are pleased to have our expertise in these areas recognized by BSI, NAPBS and other leading bodies, and we will continue to strive to provide the top level of service for businesses to help them prevent and detect fraud.<\/span><\/p>\n

BS7858:2019, a new way to mitigate employee risk during COVID-19<\/span><\/h3>\n

The far-reaching impact of the COVID-19 outbreak has affected virtually every business and economic sector worldwide, and depending on the global region, has hampered (on various levels) the ability to conduct proper and thorough background screening investigations. In the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates, the countrywide lockdowns forced leaders to close sites and send their workforce home. Many are having to learn how to manged people working from home (WFH) or remotely for the first time. The previous concerns about productivity, privacy and protecting sensitive information only grew more with the practice of WFH. They highlighted the vital importance of pre-employment background screening and background investigations. BS7858:2019: the revised standard for screening individuals working in secure environments offers a complete solution.<\/span><\/p>\n

Find out how you can mitigate employee risk during this pandemic with BS7858:2019\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The revised\u00a0BS7858:2019<\/strong>\u00a0standard enables organisations to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding their businesses, employees, customers and information utilising widely accepted methods that focus on risk assessment and top-down management involvement in the company\u2019s employment policies and practices. In establishing policies and practices around the standard, organisations can show that they place a high value on hiring individuals who possess integrity. Organisations can then task them with responsibilities designed to keep their co-workers, customers and information safe from the negative forces that have become more prevalent in today\u2019s ever-changing COVID-19 world.<\/span><\/p>\n

BS7858:2019, everything you need to know and more!<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The price of a bad hire has far-reaching consequences for any business, including productivity loss, decreased employee morale, risks to employee safety and increased exposure to costly negligent hiring claims and potentially devastating litigation. The premise behind the standard is to safeguard employers from bad or fraudulent hires. Cases of organisations that forego conducting due diligence on a new hire \u2013 especially a hire with high-risk exposure \u2013 often end badly for those organisations. At CRI Group we know how important is your background screening to your company\u2019s success and to give you an idea of what is new we have produced this playbook detailing the differences between BS7858:2012 standard and the new BS7858:2019 standard.<\/span><\/p>\n

Download your \u201cBS7858:2019, everything you need to know and more!\u201d playbook here…<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Managing your people through COVID-19<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The COVID-19 pandemic is undeniable affecting the world. And the situation is changing at an hourly rate as we go into a second global lockdown. Businesses are having to adapt quickly in order to survive, i.e. cutting steps in their hiring process, and no-one knows how this will play out. However, there are ways you can mitigate the impact, learn how with this FREE ebook. Taken as a whole, this ebook is the perfect primer for any HR professional, business leader and companies looking to avoid employee background screening risks. It provides the tools and knowledge needed to effectively stay ahead of COVID-19. Read the answers to the following questions:<\/span><\/p>\n