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Watching society reopen has been a fantastic thing. Many of us are making sure we take each step forward safely. Unfortunately though, that also means rulebreakers like ‘black market bouncers’ are putting the safety and reputation of the security sector in jeopardy. Reports have continued to hit the media ever since Freedom Day in July […]

Overcoming the UK security professional shortage means raising awareness on how important diversity is. More than making sure every gender, cultural background and age range feels welcome, it’s also about celebrating neurodiversity in security. In times now gladly behind us as a society, anyone who wasn’t ‘neurotypical’ was pressured to conform. There was always only […]

The pandemic has been a long, strange journey for us all. We’ve all adapted to a new way of life, but one thing has loomed large in many working professionals’ minds – the end of furlough. Also known as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, furlough was brought in to keep jobs safe, hardworking people afloat […]

Cybersecurity is big business, especially because it costs businesses big when things go wrong. Cybercriminals have more and more sophisticated ways to attack and steal from companies of all kinds. And the most overlooked cyberattack method of all? Physical hacking. Hollywood loves to show hacking off as some glamorous crime. In reality, computer hacking is […]

Studying in the UK is brilliant, but earning money in the UK is even better! It’s no secret that security work is in high demand, all over the UK. Whether it’s door supervisors to work club doors and protect corporate offices, or CCTV operators keeping the public safe from afar, the need for talent and […]

The UK is feeling the effects of a tight labour market nowadays. Nonetheless, countless teenagers and young adults are stepping up to do the work, whether in hospitality, retail, driving or security jobs. Has the age of no jobs with no experience finally come to an end? Thousands of students have already felt the frustration […]

The 2020s quickly became a pretty… interesting time to be a student. Sometimes it’s good to know there’s something stable you can use to earn money. It’s why jobs for students are always in such high demand. However, finding the best student work isn’t always easy. Luckily, it doesn’t always have to be a job […]

With demand for skilled professionals at an all time high all over the UK, it’s understandable why you’d want to find work in security. For over 14 years now, Get Licensed has helped people understand their next job steps and helped them get there, and that includes Nikki. Nikki spoke with us about her experience, […]

Did you know that over 11 million people in the UK have a criminal record? It’s a surprising statistic, but it doesn’t mean you need to worry about SIA Licence criminal record checks. We’ve talked about getting a security licence previously, and how you will be subject to criminal record checks. The good news is […]

Anyone working in security knows that sometimes this job means facing the nasty side of life — even when talking about self defence courses. This article is one of those times. Fair warning — we’re discussing some heavy and distressing topics here. These are always unpleasant statistics to report. They make for disturbing reading, no […]