Frances McCormick

Extensive background checks for torchbearers will aim to protect Olympic reputation

With the 2012 Games on the horizon, the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG) has announced the 8,000 participants chosen to carry the Olympic flame in the torch relay.

News of prime minister's 'mid-level' checks on Andy Coulson, highlights the importance of background research for employers

The subject of background checks has been brought into sharp focus by the News of the World phone hacking scandal. With David Cameron being under pressure to explain why he hired Andy Coulson, how can...