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June 6 | 2017

SterlingBackcheck Completes Merger with TalentWise

The Addition of TalentWise Solidifies SterlingBackcheck’s Leadership in Global Background Scr...

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June 6 | 2017

Over A Third Of UK Employers Don’t Check For Ill...

Over a third of UK employers don’t check whether their potential staff have th...

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June 6 | 2017

Notice to SterlingBackcheck clients on EU-US Priva...

June 6 | 2017

SterlingBackcheck Acquires RISQ Group

Acquisition Continues to Broaden SterlingBackcheck’s Global Footprint NEW YORK, June 6, 2016 – SterlingBackcheck, one of the world’s largest background screening and HR solutions companies, announced today that it has acquired RISQ Group (RISQ), an industry leader in employment background checks across the Asia-Pacific region. Terms of the tr...

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June 6 | 2017

SterlingBackcheck Renames Company to Sterling

LONDON, UK, JULY 21, 2016 – Today SterlingBackcheck announced they would be re...

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June 6 | 2017

Sterling Supports 2016 Candidate Experience Awards

June 6 | 2017

Sterling Acquires Verified Person Inc

Acquisition Continues to Expand Sterling’ U.S. Footprint NEW YORK, September 7, 2016 – Sterling, one of the world’s largest and most successful background screening and HR solutions companies, announced today that it has acquired Verified Person Inc., a U.S. leader in pre-employment background screening and verifications. Terms of the transac...

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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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