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October 12 | 2020

UK Right to Work Identity Document Verifications Redefine Employer and Candidate Experience

Sterling, a leading provider of background and identity services—is expanding the global Ster...

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September 10 | 2020

Elizabeth Fitzell – Appointment to Board of the...

“I’m extremely pleased to announce my appointment to the Board of the Pr...

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June 29 | 2020

With exceptional demand for delivery and logistics...

June 28 | 2020

Sterling, a Global Leader in Background Screening...

— Integration Streamlines Hiring Process within PageUp’s Talent Management System — Sterling, a global leader in background and identity services, announces its new integration with PageUp’s talent management system, which enhances HR processes for people leaders, candidates, and employees. For employers who are joint customers of...

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June 15 | 2020

Sterling pushes forward with European expansion

With a growing demand for local language capability as part of a global backgrou...

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April 8 | 2020

Sterling announces landmark partnership with Costa...

April 2 | 2020

Sterling to donate administration fees from COVID-...

Global background screening provider, Sterling, has today announced that any admin fees charged to process enhanced Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) checks for specific key workers will be donated directly to the British Red Cross to support their response to the Coronavirus emergency. This follows announcements from the Home Office and the DBS...

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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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