It’s massively important to us all, especially during these crazy times, to find a positive focus and your pet can help you through it all.

Our pets are usually important parts of our life and they give, give, give without asking for much in return. So, treat your pooch. Take them for a nice walk and spoil them. They deserve it.

If you’ve managed to eat all those extra portions of food during the festivities because you over-ordered for those guests who attended virtually why not include them in your schemes to lose those extra pounds. Regular walking will also help your pooch with their weight management as I’m sure like me they get their own extra treats over the Christmas period. At the risk of repeating myself, get out and walk your dog.

Not forgetting what it feels like to get some fresh air too. If you’re stuck indoors every day getting out and breathing some clean air does wonders. We all know that pet’s help with lowering blood pressure (that is when they are behaving!). Did you know that breathing deeply can clear your lungs, unblock a congested nose, give you more energy, focus your mind and it’s also good for lowering heart rate and blood pressure too.

Get out and walk your dog

Our “office dog” Sonny (above) tries very hard to be useful now that we’re working from home. He listens out for the door, interrupts your web calls and looks hopefully whenever you eat your lunch. He does however look forward to having quality time with us during walks. Surprisingly, whilst he can be quite demanding he’s also helping ground the whole family with his positive ways.

Steve’s dog (right) loves being out too but it does take a little more time to get him cleaned up.

If you walk the dog why not turn your phone onto silent and have a technology free time.
You’d be surprised what you may find in your local area, absorb your surroundings, look around and spot the wildlife and enjoy living in the moment. Take time to focus purely on your dog; chase them or take a ball to play fetch. They’ll appreciate your attention.  It also gives them the chance to be a dog, sniffing out scents and exploring different area’s.
Technology will still be there when you get back.

It’s a dogs life – or perhaps if you are from Jamaica, you could take your goat for a walk.

The picture was taken when last on holiday and there is no Photoshop involved, it really was a black and white goat!

It’s a shame that the current immigration guidance isn’t as clear. Why not try our technology based mobile solution it could help.

Each month we’ll try and post something new (not just business related) so, keep an eye out; you never know what’s coming next.

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This Award identifies products, services, technology/apps and/or innovations in use within the UK Cleaning Industry.

They will be announcing the winner at the Award Ceremony on 20th March at Excel during the Cleaning Show.

The Ceremony on the 20th March 2019 is an invitation only event please contact the CSSA to attend.

The awards ceremony takes place during the three day Cleaning show 2019 between the 19th and 21st March where we will be exhibiting.

Come along to our stand A20b which is near the conference area / VIP Lounge.

If you are attending The Cleaning Show please visit us. We’d love to meet with you and let us show you how we can help you better manage your Right to Work process with uAuthenticate mobile.

Innovation and Technology has a place in every day processes

Technology can be threatening to some. First of all our technology innovation is driven by our clients / regulatory processes, let us help you improve your worker on-boarding process.

With Brexit on the horizon the Home Office guidance for Right to Work is going through a ‘state of flux’. Hence, the latest changes which support key elements of Brexit went live on the 29th January 2019. Are you aware of the changes?

Depending on the eventual deal/no-deal outcome more changes may be in the pipeline.
Consequently how do you ensure you stay up-to-date?

Innovation is at the heart of progressive businesses and we help you stay on top of changes when they happen. Let us create efficiencies in your process whilst at the same time protecting you from the risk of illegal workers. A most noteworthy by-product many of our clients find, is that they can demonstration compliance to their clients. This results in winning / retaining more business. Above all why not a look at our testimonials and see what our clients say about our service?

Finally, if you like to know more give us a call and ask for a free no obligation trial so you can see innovation at work. We’d love to hear from you.

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Our Right to Work Solution uAuthenticate Mobile is in the spotlight again and received strong praise for its innovative design and ease of use.

It is always good to hear a third party’s view on how well we stack up in the real world.

So how did it all come about?

It all started with one of our clients recommending that we enter for the CSSA hosted award for innovation. This we duly completed and a month later we were notified that our submission had passed.

We were (as 1 of 26 successful submissions from the first round) invited to a dragon’s den panel of cleaning industry professionals to grill us extensively. We demonstrated our Right to Work Solution and answered many questions, including:

• How our Right to Work Solution is innovative.
• Overview of the technology we use
• What the Home Office guidance is and how it is addressed in our solution

As a result of the HOW we were 1 of 6 finalists and invited to a great event at The Brewery in Chiswell Street. Many of the cleaning members were present and got a chance to look first hand at our Right to Work solution uAuthenticate Mobile and, additionally, at uAuthenticate Pro.

Getting invites to events on merit and not a sponsorship fee is unusual in today’s age. Congratulations to the CSSA for taking such a bold step and organising a great day.

Why have I gone through the details above for our Right to Work Solution and Technology?

As a technology led firm, we are always innovating and look to constantly receive feedback. From either our clients or prospects we always try and incorporating ideas to enhancing our solutions. However, one of the biggest challenges we face is the one of education. Although Identity document checking systems have been around for a few years not many people know about them.

In 2012 uAuthenticate Pro (our personal computer version) a true Right to Work Solution, was introduced. For the first time combining document checking whilst fully incorporating the Home Office guidance.

Technology moves on and last year we introduced uAuthenticate Mobile which uses smart phones to check the documents whilst fully incorporating the Home Office guidance. Thereby bringing the benefits of the Right to Work process to your fingertips and being available when and where you want it.

Call us to find out more.

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In addition, with my presenters hat on I will be speaking at the Expo to share my views on this years hot topic.

Future proof your Right to Work process

A simple two minute demonstration will change your compliance Right to Work process for ever. The collaboration between our technology and your staff ensures your Right to Work process gives a Statutory Excuse. Also, utilising our unique signature capture, uAuthenticate mobile supports your GDPR compliance.

The best part about our Right to Work process App uAuthenticate mobile is it:

• works where you work – no more going back to the office all the time.
• uses your own mobile phones – no additional hardware.
• has the Home Office guidance built in – reduce the need for training.
• ensures that the risk of missing a step in on-boarding during your Right to Work process is all but eliminated. Essentially all your staff are taken through a wizard and follow the same uniform process.
• presents you with a fully compliant process at an affordable price.
• stores your data securely in a centralised cloud database (with worker permission) – a vital GDPR compliance step is achieved.

In summary, we are sure that you can benefit from our technology in your Right to Work process.

Despite this we understand that technology is not for everyone so, why not ask us about our Right to Work training?

We look forward to welcoming you on Stand 13042. Click on the link below and claim you free tickets. Or alternatively fill out our contact form.

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Kim-Marie our MD (with 25 plus years in recruitment) has for a long time been an advocate of helping businesses of all sizes. She believes that the ability to provide compliance to all who supply staff on an even footing to clients is important. Kim-Marie has been struck by the ethos and aims that TEAM provides for its membership. Above all small to medium sized recruiters need to have a voice in today’s market place as they’re a vital to the economy.

Kim-Marie believes uComply’s offering uAuthenticate can bring real value to all members. It provides full Home Office guidance compliance for the Right to Work process. She said “today the compliance only is affordable for all. I believe that uAuthenticate is an affordable option whilst at the same time being effective for small companies”. Followed by, “Being a part of TEAM as a service provider is important to us as a company”

The availability of good quality forged documents is on the increase. Consequently the risk of employing a person presenting fakes is also on the increase. Various articles and studies have suggested indicative costs for fake documents. They include €50 for a French ID card, £600 for a Biometric card to £3,000 for a good UK passport.  Whilst the good quality fakes may not attract a penalty they may still involve adverse publicity following an inspection.

Did you know that technology can help streamline your Right to Work Process?

We’ve removed the manual nature of the traditional Right to Work in the UK compliance checking process.

We’ve taken the Home Office guidance and combined this with passport scanners just like  border control points. We’ve moved this onto mobile phones to allow you to recruit wherever you are.

As a result, this presents you with an effective use of technology which when followed will give you a statutory excuse.

Wouldn’t you like to know that your Right to Work compliance is as controlled as it can be?

uComply are attending to launch an exciting new product at the upcoming TEAM conference in March this year and we look forward to meeting and greeting you.

Finally, don’t forget that as TEAM members you qualify for a discount, all you need to do is ask.

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Does your immigration compliance process stand up to scrutiny? – Are you concerned about the risk of employing people on fake documentation? Would you like to improve your controls around your Right to Work on-boarding process? Do you want a process that is robust and inline with current Home Office guidance?

The fines involved are one thing (£20,000 per illegal) and there’s also a risk of imprisonment too (up to 5 years). New legislation passed in May also made illegal working a criminal offence. What could be the impact to your business for a simple clerical/administration error? Most companies are less interested in fines but rather focus on the potential reputational loss should illegal workers be found. It’s always interesting to find out what your concerns are, please do let us know.

uComply’s solution uAuthenticate can help you find illegal workers. It’s a simple to use wizard driven software combined with state of the art scanners just like the ones used at border crossings. Our solution is backed up by a world renown document library and includes built-in Home Office Right to Work Guidance. With the number of fake documents in circulation increasing every day the risks of an illegal especially in the “blue collar” sector are up too. Consider it to be like having your own dedicated inspector on tap to check immigration documents like passports, id cards, visas and biometric cards. All this protection without having to pay a premium for the privilege.

Immigration compliance should be a simple and inexpensive process. It makes sense to alleviate any impact that a simple administrative error to your business both from a financial and reputational standpoint doesn’t it?

For those attending at the Grand Connaught Rooms in Great Queen Street – why not pop by and say hello. For those who can’t make it why not contact us on 01707800840 or send us an email using enquiries@ucomply.co.uk, we’d love to hear from you.

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Don’t forget we offer a discount for TEAM members. In addition we will be offering a further discount for any orders placed as a result of meeting at the event.

Furthermore dinner might be on us if you are lucky… We are having a business card draw for a Jamie Oliver’s Italian Restaurant meal for two or three or four appetite dependant of course!

Drop by and say hello. We are really looking forward to meeting as many TEAM members as we can on the day.

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Brian Friedman is an extremely well-known and highly respected human resources specialist and founder and CEO of The Forum for Expatriate Management, the world’s first organisation dedicated to furthering knowledge and strategy in the field of global mobility.

Previously the CEO of Ernst & Young’s and, prior to that, Arthur Andersen’s human capital practices, he also holds a master’s degree in economics from Cambridge University and is qualified in human resources, accounting and taxation. Brian brings uComply the benefit of more than 25 years in global mobility and expatriate management – an invaluable skill set as the company continues to develop its range of ground-breaking immigration and identity verification software.

Commenting on Brian’s appointment, Kim-Marie Freeston, founder of uComply, said: “Brian’s appointment strengthens our team considerably. With his formidable expertise and acumen within the global mobility arena he will bring a new dimension to our strategy and further enhance our profile in what has already been a successful year.”

Brian commented that “It is rare that I see something that is truly revolutionary in the global mobility field which can help HR professionals better manage both their domestic and immigration controlled staff. When I saw this product I knew that this is just what the market needs and wanted to get involved. I am looking forward to working with Kim-Marie and the Board to take this company to new heights.”

The appointment rounds off a period of substantial recognition for uComply, which was a finalist in three separate awards since August: the East of England Business Champions 2014 Small Business Awards, the EMEA Expatriate Management and Mobility Awards (EMMAs) for Most Innovative Use of Technology in Global Mobility and the Hertfordshire Business Awards in the innovation category.

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We as a company continually strive to provide the best services for all our clients, constantly reviewing our solutions and innovating to produce products that are what our clients need in the ever changing immigration landscape.

Kim-Marie said “Gosh! It is good to be recognised by the global mobility community for our solutions. We are an agile company and we take pride in delivering effective programmes that help immigration professionals work more efficiently with the knowledge that large aspects of their control processed are managed well. We look forward to working more closely with all the global mobility community in the future and delivering innovative flexible solutions that are value for money and providing greater levels of control in an ever complicated immigration space.”

We welcome any contact from the Forum for Expatriate Management community and look forward to working with you in the near future.

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With civil penalties rising to £20,000 for each illegal worker found as a result of the Immigration Act 2014. Is it time to review your current procedures for checking the right to work of your potential employees, casual workers and volunteers?

If you are a Government licenced sponsor employer (Tier 2 or 5 including ICT) how confident are you that your processes will stand up to scrutiny by the Home Office?  How would you like to have the confidence that should you be inspected, you will pass?

uComply specialise exclusively in providing solutions for immigration compliance.  With two established products uAuthenticate (right to work) and uSponsor (control of sponsored employees), we have recently expanded our stable of products to include uEducate for universities and further education establishments and uReside aimed at private landlords, letting agents and social housing managers.

uComply allows itself to be audited by an immigration law firm to ensure that our solutions do exactly what we say they do. Our solutions are accurate, affordable and simple to use, saving you money and protecting your reputation.

We provide business with the ultimate fraudulent ID and illegal immigrant protection policy.

Are you sure your business is not at risk?  Book an appointment to meet us on Stand H152

In addition we are speaking at 9.45 on the 18th June. The subject is “Employers – are you fully compliant with Home Office workforce guidance?”

We look forward to meeting you at the show at Olympia West, London

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