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June 24 | 2021

Employers still struggling with post-Brexit Immigration rules

Less than a third of employers are comfortable with the new UK immigration rules post-Brexit, a...

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June 21 | 2021

In-person RTW delay welcome, but permanent change...

The further delay to in-person Right to Work (RTW) checks is a welcome move foll...

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May 20 | 2021

DIY approach to social media candidate screening ...

May 5 | 2021

Background screening expert calls for a delay to i...

Specialist background screening and identity services firm, Sterling, has called for a delay to the return of in-person Right to Work (RTW) checks, warning that the timing isn’t in line with overall plans to re-open offices. Steve Smith, Managing Director EMEA, Sterling, explained: “The timing of this decision is arguably too soon when we consi...

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February 24 | 2021

Research reveals just 2% of employers are comforta...

Research from background screening and identity services company Sterling has re...

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January 28 | 2021

Brexit immigration guidance: legal and employment...

October 12 | 2020

UK Right to Work Identity Document Verifications R...

Sterling, a leading provider of background and identity services—is expanding the global Sterling Identity suite of services and has launched a new UK Right to Work Identity Verification solution that uses facial recognition and fraud detection technology to accurately verify an individual’s right to work status. According to Cifas – the UK...

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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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