Employment Screening Solutions with Rullion: Faster, Safer, Smarter Hiring

BLOGBy Jayne Lee on 21 August 2025

In a world where talent is everything, the fine line between a good hire and a great hire often comes down to due diligence,” says Jayne Lee, Rullion’s Head of Candidate Services.

At Rullion, we specialise in comprehensive, compliant, and tech-enabled pre-employment screening services that reduce risk, accelerate hiring, and deliver a seamless candidate experience. We pride ourselves on a proactive, human-led model that actively reduces project risk and candidate loss.

In this article, Jayne explains what a good background screening solution looks like and how our tailored screening solutions help businesses like yours make faster, smarter hiring decisions.

Checks That Cover More Than Just The Basics

We conduct over 10,000 background checks annually, helping our clients reduce time-to-hire by up to 50% and cut administrative workload by 45%.

We provide a comprehensive suite of pre-employment screening services across sectors, including Utilities, Nuclear, Energy and Rail. Our flexible solution adapts to the evolving demands of the recruitment landscape, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across 200+ countries and regions worldwide.

“We cater to the specific needs of our clients. There’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ here. What sets Rullion apart is our adaptability. We understand that the hiring landscape is ever-changing and that each industry comes with its unique challenges, and we’re ready for all of them!”

What do employment background checks include?

A reliable background screening provider should deliver a wide range of checks that are not only thorough but also aligned with industry-specific standards. Our background checks include:

Checks on Identity and Right-to-Work

Checking a candidate's identity and making sure they have the legal right to work in the country in question.

BPSS Clearance

The UK government requires those who work in sensitive positions to go through a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening before they start working. It includes checking your identity, criminal records, employment history, nationality, and right to work.

At Rullion, the average clearance time for BPSS is 7.5 days, compared to the industry average of 30 to 40 days.

Employment and Education Verification

Confirming a candidate’s previous job roles, dates of employment, and qualifications.

Criminal Record Checks (DBS/International)

Assessing a candidate’s criminal history through official national or international databases. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks are standard in the UK, with equivalent checks conducted for international hires.

Credit, Sanctions & Directorship Checks

Checking a candidate's financial history, such as their credit score and any punishments or disqualifications they may have received as a corporate director.

Social Media Screening

Looking into social media activity that is open to the public to find any reputational or behavioural concerns that could affect your company's values or culture.

Health Assessments

Checking to see if an applicant is physically and mentally fit for the job. These tests ensure a candidate can do their job safely and to a high standard.

Safeguard Your Business with Background Screening

An effective background screening solution plays a critical role in protecting your organisation from risk, whether legal, reputational, operational, or financial. By helping to prevent fraud, mitigate insider risk, and ensure regulatory compliance, employment background checks become more than just a hiring step; they become a strategic safeguard for your business.

At Rullion, our robust methodology in background screening ensures full adherence to compliance and safeguarding standards, giving you the confidence to hire with certainty.

Jayne explains, “Protecting our clients, keeping them informed and ahead of the curve, is a responsibility we never take lightly. It’s not just about ticking boxes; it’s about being globally compliant and locally relevant.”

We continuously monitor changes in legislation, regulatory requirements, and industry trends, keeping you informed at every step. Our advanced, cloud-based platform is built with security at its core and is fully certified to ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 27001 (Information Security), and Cyber Essentials.

Employment Background Checks That Support a Seamless Candidate Journey

“When we talk about ‘high-touch,’ it’s about creating genuine connections,” Jayne often tells her team. We believe the candidate experience during screening is just as important as every other step in the recruitment journey. That’s why every single candidate has their own dedicated advisor who offers unwavering support throughout the candidate verification journey.

“Every interaction, every touchpoint, should feel seamless for the candidates, hiring managers, and everyone involved.”

But why does this matter? Background screening is often the first in-depth interaction a candidate has with your organisation beyond the interview. A confusing or impersonal process can lead to frustration, delayed starts, or even candidate dropouts, particularly among in-demand talent. By contrast, a smooth and supportive experience strengthens your employer brand, builds trust, and reassures your candidates that they've made the right choice.

Streamlined and Secure Employment Screening Platform

Our easy-to-use platform enables candidates to quickly and securely upload documents and personal information, minimising delays and administrative overhead. For us, user-friendly doesn’t just mean intuitive tech.

“Making a process user-friendly is not just about technology. It’s about the people behind that technology, guiding you every step of the way”, Jayne explains.

We take pride in our human-led approach, with real specialists always on hand to assist, clarify queries, and keep the process moving without stress. Beyond the experience, we also focus on speed and efficiency. “Time saved in the recruitment process is time added to productivity and innovation,” says Jayne.

That’s why reducing time-to-hire is always a priority for us. The Rullion platform automates the entire end-to-end background screening process, from initial checks to final reporting. Some of the features included are:

Custom workflows
interactive dashboards
Detailed MI and self-serve reporting

Giving you the transparency, speed, and control, helping you hire faster, smarter, and more confidently.

Recap: Why Choose Rullion for Employment Background Checks?

Our commitment resonates with every workforce solution we provide, from our dedication to improving candidate experiences to streamlining your recruitment processes and safeguarding your business.

Jayne says: “It’s about truly understanding what our clients need and going the extra mile to deliver it. I like to call it the Rullion advantage – where diligence meets excellence.” Here’s what that advantage looks like in action:

10,000+ checks annually
50% reduction in time-to-hire
ISO-certified & Cyber Essentials secure
Bespoke solutions across 200+ countries
Seamless candidate experience
Advanced, cloud-based platform

Need help with your employment background checks? Unlock your potential today by filling out our contact form below.

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