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September 13 | 2023

Sterling Named Top Screening/Background Check Provider by Marketplace Risk Solution Provider Ex...

The Marketplace Risk Solution Provider Excellence Program recognizes leading names in the world...

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June 26 | 2023

Growth of gig economy highlights urgent need for s...

Following reports that the gig economy will become a $455.63 billion market by 2...

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June 1 | 2023

Social media screening – what recruiters need to...

April 27 | 2023

Side-hustles and freelancing exposing employers to...

The rise in side-hustles and freelance employment may be exposing employers to greater risks and more sophisticated recruitment fraud. That’s according to global background screening and identity services firm, Sterling. With recent data from Talent.com revealing that workers plan to develop a side hustle (18%), take on additional jobs (8%), or...

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April 24 | 2023

New Home Office fraud legislation exposes employer...

Under proposals, businesses will need to demonstrate reasonable measures have be...

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March 20 | 2023

Increase in employee theft raises concerns for fut...

March 1 | 2023

Sterling Expands through Acquisition of A-Check Gl...

NEW YORK, N.Y. (MARCH 1, 2023) — Sterling Check Corp. (NASDAQ: STER) (“Sterling”), a leading global provider of background screening and identity services, today announced that that it has acquired A-Check Global in a highly complementary deal that will expand Sterling’s presence in key US verticals, including Healthcare, Industrials, and...

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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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