COVID-19 Update: Sterling is continuing to fulfil the vast majority of background checks with minimal disruption. For additional info on how Sterling is handling the COVID-19 situation, please visit our COVID-19 page.

Global Checks

Global reach, delivered locally.

A global workforce requires dynamic, in-depth background checks from an experienced provider. With an increasing number of migrant workers, running comprehensive global background checks is now more important than ever.

As the leader in global background screening, we offer a comprehensive product suite to allow for screening in 195 countries. Our diligent compliance updates help keep you and your organization in the know on regional regulatory changes. Designed to fit your company’s unique workflow, we offer solutions that keep pace with the ever-changing nature of global background checks. Rest assured, your staff might be time zones away, but our regional support teams are local and ready to help when and where you need it.

Our international background checks include:

  • International Criminal Record Searches in 196 countries
  • Education Verifications
  • Employment Verifications
  • Reference Interviews
  • Office of Foreign Asset Control/Terrorist Watch List Searches
  • Professional License Verification
  • Motor Vehicle Records
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Industries Utilizing Global Checks

Global Reach,
Local Knowledge

Resources

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How to create the perfect recruitment journey: From employer value proposition to candidate selection

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BS7858 Secure Screening Explained
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Practical Considerations to Outsourcing a Background Screening Programme
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Sterling announces landmark partnership with Costa Coffee to streamline employee screening
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Featured
Services

Criminal Record checks

Our comprehensive background screening services raise the safety bar to help ensure faster, accurate hiring decisions.

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Employment & Activity Verification

We validate who you are hiring in advance with thorough verification services backed by our own powerful fulfillment engine.

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Social Media Searches

Get a view of your candidate beyond the CV or interview as part of a comprehensive and compliant background check programme.

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Global Background Checks

Expertise and technology to overcome the complexity of background screening an international workforce.

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Want to talk background checks or brainstorm about hiring solutions? Need us to just listen? Whatever the reason, we are here to help.

General Enquiries

EMEA

+44 (0) 1792 478838

USA

+001 800 899 2272

Canada

+001 866 881 2011

APAC

+60 3 9212 5859

Client Services

EMEA

+44 (0) 2087 410000
customersupport@sterlingcheck.com

Applicant

EMEA

+44 (0) 2087 410000 Option 2

Corporate Address

EMEA Corporate Address

Sterling (EMEA) Ltd
8th Floor, Alexandra House
1 Alexandra Road
Swansea
SA1 5ED
United Kingdom

Global Headquarters

1 State Street Plaza
24th Floor
New York
NY 10004
United States