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July 8 | 2022

Sterling gains UK government approval as a certified Identity Service Provider

Leading background screening and identity services firm, Sterling, has revealed it is the first...

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June 16 | 2022

Firm urges employers to consider a global hiring a...

With a record 1.3 million job vacancies across the UK as talent shortages remain...

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May 23 | 2022

Sterling Wins 2022 HR Tech Award for Best Comprehe...

May 18 | 2022

Latest figures highlight need for digital right to...

The latest reports from the Office for National Statistics (ONS)  revealed that the number of job vacancies in February to April 2022 rose to a new record of 1,295,000, meaning that, for the first time, the number of vacancies was greater than the number of people unemployed in the UK. Responding to this, leading background screening and &hellip...

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May 4 | 2022

More than a third of hiring managers unprepared fo...

More than a third (40%) of hiring managers feel unprepared for digital Right to...

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April 13 | 2022

Vacancy increases indicate the benefit of Digital...

March 7 | 2022

Screening firm launches dedicated German website i...

With demand for employment screening growing across Germany, global background screening and identity services firm, Sterling, has launched a dedicated online resource for the country. This is the latest development in the firm’s continued expansion across mainland Europe where it has seen demand spike over recent years. The dedicated website pro...

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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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