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The Person Sitting in That Interview May Not Exist

The Person Sitting in That Interview May Not Existby: Graham and Vivianne JohnsonPublished on: 23/03/2026

AI-generated CVs, deepfake interviews and synthetic identities are now live recruitment threats. Here is what UK employers need to understand and do.

Fraud and Identity Risk
The Person Sitting in That Interview May Not Exist

Outsourcing Your Screening Does Not Mean Outsourcing Your Accountability

Outsourcing Your Screening Does Not Mean Outsourcing Your Accountabilityby: Graham and Vivianne JohnsonPublished on: 19/03/2026

Using a third party for employment screening feels like handing off the risk. It isn't. Here is what you remain responsible for and why it matters.

Screening and Vetting Guides
Outsourcing Your Screening Does Not Mean Outsourcing Your Accountability

Employment History Verification: What Compliant Looks Like?

Employment History Verification: What Compliant Looks Like?by: Graham and Vivianne JohnsonPublished on: 11/03/2026

Most employment history checks fall far short of what compliance requires. Here is exactly what a fully defensible verification process looks like in 2026.

Legislation and Compliance
Employment History Verification: What Compliant Looks Like?

The person who interviewed so well last month may not have been the person you hired.

The person who interviewed so well last month may not have been the person you hired.by: Graham and Vivianne JohnsonPublished on: 10/03/2026

AI deepfake candidates are already passing UK hiring processes. Understand what your current screening misses and the practical steps you must take right now.

Fraud and Identity Risk
The person who interviewed so well last month may not have been the person you hired.