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Check out tips and trends – from human capital management to compliance updates for background screening – all written by Sterling experts and partners around the globe. We’re spotlighting the issues and topics that impact the hiring process, candidate experience, background screening and new hire onboarding.
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May 14 | 2024
Why Should Senior Management Undergo Background Checks?
In an era where corporate transparency and integrity are paramount, the significance of thoroug...
Read MoreThe 2024 HR Roadmap – Organisational Culture...
In this 2nd article of our 2024 HR Roadmap series that delves into eight key tre...
Read MoreHow Long Does a Background Check Take?
Conducting background checks on prospective employees is a crucial part of any hiring process to help build a foundation of trust and safety for your company. Turnaround times from start to finish vary significantly by the type of searches needed, the company that provides them, and the speed at which the candidate provides the required informa...
Read MoreThe Critical Role of Due Diligence Checks
In the dynamic landscape of financial markets, due diligence is an important saf...
Read More3 Critical Components of a Global Background Check...
Traditionally, global background checks were necessary for international organisations, i.e. businesses with offices in more than one country. Therefore, offices in each country needed to conduct criminal background checks when hiring candidates for their local office. However, this is no longer the case. With the global ease and appetite f...
Read More4 Reasons to Use Tech-Enabled Social Media Screeni...
With nearly 60% of the world’s population engaging online, social media is fundamental to the way people interact in their everyday lives. It’s not surprising that hiring managers use online content to help them learn more about their candidates. After all, reviewing social media can give additional insight that employers can’t discover i...
Read MoreBank Negara Malaysia Issues Policy Ensure Licensed...
Bank Negara Malaysia (the Malaysian insurance regulatory body) issued policy documents on the Professionalism of Insurance and Takaful agents on 17th April 2023. The policy document came into effect on 1st January 2024. The objective of the policy is to have licensed insurers and takaful operators (ITOs) take steps to ensure a...
Read MoreBackground Screening FAQs with Sterling in Asia-Pa...
Background screening is a part of the hiring process that refers to verifying and evaluating a candidate’s personal, professional, and educational history before making a hiring decision. The extent and type of background screening services may vary depending on the specific role being filled, as well as the industry in which you operate. For...
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