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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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Read MoreIn-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...
Read MoreDIY approach to social media candidate screening ...
As social media usage continues to pick up following a spike during the pandemic...
Read MoreResearch 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...
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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