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April 2 | 2020

Sterling to donate administration fees from COVID-19 related DBS checks to British Red Cross

Global background screening provider, Sterling, has today announced that any admin fees charged...

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December 16 | 2019

Sterling Responds to Conservative General Election...

In response to the Conservative general election win, Steve Smith, Managing Dire...

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December 10 | 2019

Businesses turning to HR outsourcing in light of c...

November 19 | 2019

Sterling highlights benefits of outsourcing in lig...

With a rise in the rate of companies carrying out employee screening, leading global background check provider, Sterling, has urged businesses to recognise the numerous benefits of outsourcing these complex checks. According to research from the company’s recent White Paper, ‘Practical Considerations to Outsourcing a Background Screening Pr...

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August 13 | 2019

Finding the Right People for the Right Job

Sterling CEO Josh Peirez explains what drives the company’s steadfast mission...

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July 19 | 2019

Research reveals a third of employers unsure of Ri...

April 15 | 2019

Research suggests too many employers failing to ch...

In light of the latest reports from careers organisation, Prospects, that it has investigated 200 potential cases of degree fraud in the last four years and closed down 75 websites falsely offering UK degrees, leading global provider of employment background checks, Sterling, has urged employers to ensure they are verifying information from applic...

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Background Check Compliance: The Mistakes You Could be Making Without Realising

Conducting background checks on candidates is a must-have for employers wanting to meet regulatory obligations or mitigate the cost, safety and reputational risk of a bad hire. But there are vital compliance considerations which must be adhered to along the way. In this session Steve Smith will reflect on unique Sterling research and explore the typical pitfalls which hiring firms must avoid. Learn from real-life errors made by other employers and get practical guidance on how you can develop a robust background screening programme.

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