2024 has been an incredible year for the entire GuardPass community.
At its inception, GuardPass had a simple yet powerful mission: to simplify security hiring for employers and deliver the best talent quickly. Back then, our platform was just a modest job board connecting employers and jobseekers. Fast forward to today, the GuardPass portal has grown into a comprehensive solution, boasting 225,000+ jobseekers (up from just 1,000), with an average of 100 applications per job posting, and hundreds of leading security employers ready to scale up their teams.
Our goal has always been simple and focused: Cut hiring times for security employers & provide them with the best services in the industry.
Letโs reflect on how we achieved this goal this past year. Hereโs a deep-dive into how 2024 became a game-changing year for GuardPassโand for the employers we serve.
Innovations Wrapped ๐
The year was marked by innovations on the GuardPass portal and job board. With user experience and efficiency in mind, we implemented these top updates on the portal throughout 2024:
Lightning-Fast Applicant Loading Times
We know timing is critical in security hiring. Thatโs why we reduced the time it takes to load an applicant list from 9 seconds to just 3 seconds, ensuring that you can review candidates without delays.
Bulk CV Downloads and Messaging
Managing applications for multiple roles can be overwhelming. With our new bulk CV download and messaging features, you can save time and keep your hiring process organised. Communicating with multiple candidates has never been easier.
Advanced Filtering and Views
Decision-making just got simpler with our upgraded filtering options! From licence status to application recency, these tools ensure youโre only reviewing the most relevant candidates for your roles.
Gold Screening Questions
Weโve Introduced smart screening questions on jobs with auto rejection rules, meaning you spend less time sifting through unsuitable candidates and more time finding the right fit.
Automated SIA Licence Checks
Stay compliant with our automated licence checks, complete with alerts for near-expiry or cancelled licences. This innovation safeguards your hiring process and gives you peace of mind.
Redesigned Employer Portal UI
We introduced a sleek, minimalist design to make navigating the employer portal intuitive and efficient. Itโs scalable, user-friendly, and packed with functionality to make hiring seamless.
Optimised Tech Stack
Our upgraded tech stack ensures faster load times and enhanced platform security, making GuardPass more robust and reliable than ever.
Email Notifications
Unable to check applicant status around the clock? Enable email notifications to get timely updates about new candidate applications for your job postings.
Dark Mode and Font Sizes
You wanted personalisation, we gave it to you! Employers can now enable โDark Modeโ and choose from multiple font size options as per their preference.
Launching GuardCheck: AI-Powered BS7858 Screening ๐ก๏ธ
Our biggest launch of 2024, GuardCheck, is here to revolutionise the BS7858 vetting process. Hereโs how it helps employers:
- Accelerated Vetting: Reduce BS7858 vetting times from weeks to hours.
- Low-Touch Solution: Fully managed vetting lets you focus on your business while we handle the heavy lifting.
- Gold Document Collection: A bespoke app makes it easy for candidates to upload necessary paperwork.
- Real-Time Tracking: Employers can monitor the screening process with live updates.
- Paper-Free Onboarding: Deploy security officers faster with customised workflows.
GuardCheck sets a new standard for efficiency and compliance in security hiring.
Numbers Wrapped ๐
Together, the entire GuardPass community achieved remarkable milestones this past year. Hereโs a snapshot of our combined achievements in 2024:
- 225,000+ Jobseekers: Large community of SIA-licensed professionals ready to work.
- 100 Applications Per Job Posting: An average that speaks to our platformโs reach.
- 3,653 Job Postings: Connecting security employers with top-tier talent.
- 9,434 Chats Initiated: Bridging the gap between employers and candidates.
- 12,574 Jobseeker Videos Uploaded: Simplifying the hiring process with video introductions.
Welcoming New Partners ๐
This year, weโve had the privilege of partnering with numerous industry-leading companies for their security hiring needs. Weโd like to thank each one of you for trusting us. Your support has been invaluable in driving our innovations.
The Love We Got โจ
The success of GuardPass wouldnโt be possible without the positive experiences and satisfaction of our partners. Hereโs what leading security employers had to say about their experience with GuardPass in 2024.
โI wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the exceptional service provided by GuardPass. Thanks to their efficient and effective services, we were able to find fantastic staff quickly and easily. Their communication throughout the process was outstanding, making the entire experience seamless. I highly recommend GuardPass to anyone seeking top-tier recruitment solutions.โ – Jamie Moran, Managing Director
โIโm delighted to share our experience with GuardPass, a positive game-changer in our security officer recruitment efforts. Following an initial trial period (purchasing several job advertisements and CV searches), it became evident that Guardpass outshone the competitionโฆ Guardpass sets itself apart with its intuitive interface and exclusive focus on qualified security officers.โ – Adam Stillwel, Recruitment Manager
โWe started working with GuardPass in October 2023 to advertise our Guarding positions because we found that we werenโt getting the quality or volume we needed from Indeed. The video introductions from Guards make our sourcing process so much easier as we can assess if we think the candidate is going to be the right fit for the role before we interview. In addition, their new vetting service, GuardCheck, has also been an incredible addition to their security one-stop-shop service; they were even able to provide a full BS7858 vetting check in just under 24 hours, which is incredible and really helped us with our urgent staffing needs.โ – Alfie Rains, HR Manager
โI am delighted with our setup as evidenced by the data in our application reporting dashboards. The current application-per-job rate we are receiving from your job board is the highest weโve ever observed, significantly surpassing any previous records for specialist job boards. Overall, Iโm extremely pleased with the results weโre achieving with GuardPass.โ – Daniel Pitman, Insights & SaaS Lead
Looking Ahead to 2025 ๐
Everything we accomplished in 2024 was because of our growing community of security professionals and employers. After a transformative year, marked by ground-breaking innovations and unparalleled growth, weโre ready to have an even better 2025. From cutting-edge features to AI-powered vetting, weโve stayed true to our mission of simplifying security hiring for employers.
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Letโs make 2025 a safer year filled with innovation and success. Happy New Year!