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September 29 | 2023

Fines to increase for employers without robust employment screening

With the fines for employing illegal workers in the UK tripling, employment screening and ident...

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September 13 | 2023

Sterling Named Top Screening/Background Check Prov...

The Marketplace Risk Solution Provider Excellence Program recognizes leading nam...

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June 26 | 2023

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

June 1 | 2023

Social media screening – what recruiters need to...

It’s no secret that internal or external recruiters are likely to check a candidate’s social media presence, often starting with LinkedIn which is seen as a secondary CV. Aside from the general confirmation of their employment history, some may be tempted to also delve deeper to find out more about the candidate and their interests, as &hellip...

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April 27 | 2023

Side-hustles and freelancing exposing employers to...

The rise in side-hustles and freelance employment may be exposing employers to g...

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April 24 | 2023

New Home Office fraud legislation exposes employer...

March 20 | 2023

Increase in employee theft raises concerns for fut...

With the Cost-of-Living crisis seemingly driving worker theft up, specialist background screening and identity services firm, Sterling, has warned businesses to be mindful of the cost of a bad hire. This latest warning comes following reports from insurer Zurich UK, that employee theft had increased 19% in 2022 when compared to the year before. It&...

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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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