Updates, guides and commentary from the Xertilox team on HR, identity verification and workforce compliance.
HRMS47% of UK small businesses now use external HR support, and four compliance obligations land in October 2026. Why 2026 is the tipping point for outsourcing HR.
ComplianceThe UK's Right to Work framework has been largely stable for employers since the 2022 digital check reforms. That stability is ending. Section 48 of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025, which received Ro…
NewsWhite labelling gets a cautious press. Most articles about it are written as buyer warnings, lists of things that can go wrong, contracts to scrutinise, risks to hedge. That framing misses something important: for the ri…
ComplianceThe UK government's crackdown on illegal working has reached its highest level on record. High street businesses, hospitality operators, and staffing agencies are all in the crosshairs . The financial consequences of get…
HRMSWe haven’t built another HR app. Xertilox HR is the HR platform where compliance never lapses.
NewsMost company names follow a familiar pattern. They are either invented from scratch, designed to sound distinctive but ultimately detached from meaning, or they are softened and simplified over time until they become bro…
NewsOver the past few months, as we’ve spent more time with organisations navigating compliance, onboarding, and day-to-day HR operations, it’s become clear just how much operational complexity sits behind the scenes, partic…
IdentityThe publication of the Consuming and verifying credentials in GOV.UK Wallet - Wallet data flow model is not simply a technical update. It signals a structural shift in how government held data will be consumed by the pri…
IdentityWe’re pleased to share that Xertilox has now been certified under the UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF).Our Xertilox Wallet has been independently assessed by Kantara Initiative, a UKAS-accredite…
IdentityWe’ve released a new update to the Xertilox Wallet with two improvements designed to strengthen your identity and make verification easier.1. Scan your passport using NFC
Bedfordshire is entering a period of exceptional growth, and with it a very real workforce challenge.
NewsWe are pleased to announce that David Nuttall has joined Xertilox as our new Key Account Manager.
ComplianceUnder current Home Office rules, employers can use an Identity Service Provider (IDSP) to carry out right to work checks using Digital Identity Document Verification Technology (IDVT) – but only for:
NewsWe’re proud to announce that Xertilox has been granted £5 million in EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme) Advance Assurance, a major milestone in our next stage of growth.
NewsEmma brings more than two decades of experience in the identity and technology sector, with a career dedicated to building inclusive, trustworthy systems that balance innovation with privacy.
ProductWhen we sat down with SMEs during the early design stages of Xertilox, a few patterns emerged. Some were expected. But one in particular stood out:
IdentityIf your business asks people to prove who they are whether to work, rent, bank, travel, or gain access to sensitive sites then you’re already in the identity game. But the rules of that game are tightening.
Identity25th May marks the anniversary of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) the transformative legislation that redefined how personal data is protected, processed, and prioritised across Europe and the UK.
NewsUK to Enforce Stricter Corporate ID Checks by 2025: What It Means for Businesses and ACSPs.
NewsAs 2024 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on an incredible year of progress and achievement at Xertilox. This year has been nothing short of transformative, laying the foundation for what promises to be an even more exc…
IdentityThe UK’s Data (Use and Access) Bill (DUA) marks a significant milestone in regulating digital verification and digital identity, but it is far from the finish line. According to Hannah Rutter, CEO of the newly establishe…
NewsYesterday, Xertilox had the privilege of attending the Next Steps for Data Protection conference, hosted by Westminster Insight at the Royal College of Nursing in London. The event brought together leaders, experts, and …
IdentityThe unveiling of the Digital Information and Smart Data Bill (DISD) marks a pivotal moment for the tech industry, particularly for forward-thinking companies like Xertilox. This new bill, introduced in the King's speech,…
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