Advanced Technology Background Check Solutions

In the UK, Sterling can check whether there are any current or previously-held directorships, declared or undeclared, by the candidate which may constitute a conflict of interest for the employer. This search also checks against the Disqualified Directors list held by Companies House. In addition, based on the candidate’s address history in the last three years or more, Sterling can launch a Directorships search, or a best-practice equivalent, in almost any country in the world.

Certain roles require a more holistic view of a candidate or company. Credit checks can be an invaluable way to validate a person’s suitability for a role. Often mandated within regulated sectors (such as financial services), our reports reveal unbiased insights into a candidate’s financial integrity.

Explore the resources below for essential information covering the Trust Framework, the process for using digital identities, and how Sterling is integrating Digital Identity across its services.

Sterling works closely with the Disclosure and Barring Service, Disclosure Scotland, Access Northern Ireland, as well as a wealth of global safeguarding authorities to verify the candidate’s criminal history.

The UK Right to Work Powered by Sterling Identity service checks the candidate’s identity documents using a unique combination of artificial intelligence and, as required, expert human review.

A DVLA report provides details on any conditions, restrictions or endorsements present on an individuals’ driving record in England, Scotland and Wales. To learn more about Sterling’s global drivers abstract and drivers record services please get in touch.

Rescreening is being widely adopted as a best practice approach across a range of industries, even outside of the typically high-risk and regulated sectors such as healthcare and financial services.