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October 4 | 2023
Businesses encouraged to prepare for continued growth of online gig work
Recent reports have revealed that the global gig economy is bigger than previously estimated, e...
Read MoreFines to increase for employers without robust emp...
With the fines for employing illegal workers in the UK tripling, employment scre...
Read MoreGrowth of gig economy highlights urgent need for s...
Following reports that the gig economy will become a $455.63 billion market by 2023, specialist background screening and identity services firm, Sterling, advises employers, recruiters, and investors not to compromise on compliance in order to create agile and scalable talent solutions. According to the world’s largest market research store, Rese...
Read MoreSocial media screening – what recruiters need to...
It’s no secret that internal or external recruiters are likely to check a can...
Read MoreNew Home Office fraud legislation exposes employer...
Under proposals, businesses will need to demonstrate reasonable measures have been implemented to prevent fraud The latest action from the Home Office to prevent fraud in the workplace will place even greater emphasis on compliance for employers, and is another example of the growing clampdown on business-related criminal offences that firms need t...
Read MoreBackground 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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