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August 26 | 2021

Screening expert calls on the Home Office to use RTW extension to drive meaningful change

Background screening and identity services firm, Sterling, has welcomed the delay to the return...

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July 12 | 2021

Sterling launches dedicated online resource for th...

Sterling launches dedicated online resource for the Netherlands as demand grows...

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June 24 | 2021

Employers still struggling with post-Brexit Immigr...

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 following the extension of Covid restrictions in the UK, but a permanent switch to digital processes should be seriously considered. That’s according to specialist background screening and identity services firm, Sterling. Steve Smith, Managing Director EMEA, Sterling, co...

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May 20 | 2021

DIY approach to social media candidate screening ...

As social media usage continues to pick up following a spike during the pandemic...

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May 5 | 2021

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

February 24 | 2021

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

Research from background screening and identity services company Sterling has revealed that an overwhelming majority of employers don’t feel comfortable with the new immigration rules which could potentially be putting them at risk when it comes to the recruitment and retention of workers. During Sterling’s webinar, ‘Brexit: what employers ne...

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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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