Why Does Education Verification Matter?
Sterling
by Leot
7h ago
A resume is an important part of the job-hunting process, since it’s how a potential new employer gets the first impression of a candidate’s skills, experiences, and qualifications. Naturally, in today’s competitive employment market, job seekers are using a wide variety of resume types and styles to promote themselves, their education, and their past work to catch the attention of a recruiter or hiring manager. Unfortunately, to gain an edge on this tough competition, some candidates are tempted to exaggerate their qualifications on their resume.  According to a recent 2023 US survey, 7 ..read more
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Professional Services and the Change Journey for Global Organizations (Part 2)
Sterling
by Leot
3w ago
This is the second part of our series interviewing Jacqui Knight, Head of Professional Services, Tech and Business Services, on Sterling’s implementation process. We will cover the intricacies of training, go-live strategies, post-launch, and beyond. In the first part (LINK), we cover initial engagement with clients, key considerations in global programs, and how we set up new clients to form long-lasting partnerships. Question: Can you shed some light on our testing procedures prior to going live? We take a proactive approach to testing, preparing detailed testing plans, and guiding clients ..read more
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3 Compliance Trends Set to Impact Employers in 2024
Sterling
by Leot
1M ago
Reading time: About 4 minutes Top Takeaways:   Examine your existing policies that define how your organization handles criminal history inquiries and consider making any necessary changes concerning background screening and hiring decisions. Carefully review your current policies in order to help ensure compliance and avoid bias during the hiring process. If your organization leverages AI and automation as part of the hiring process, review the current EEOC guidance and state or city requirements to ensure alignment.   With 2024 already well underway, employers everywher ..read more
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Sterling’s EVP, Chief Information Technology Officer Ivneet Kaur Talks AI with Fountain
Sterling
by Leot
1M ago
In October, Ivneet Kaur, EVP, Chief Information Technology Officer at Sterling, took the virtual stage together with our partner Fountain as part of a roundtable during their showcase event to discuss the emerging role of artificial intelligence (AI) in human resources (HR). Together with other thought leaders, Ivneet described how HR professionals can help to carefully implement AI in their own organizations to increase efficiency in the hiring process. During the roundtable, “AI in Action: Transforming HR from Hiring to Onboarding,” Ivneet discussed the transformative power of AI for HR and ..read more
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Professional Services and the Change Journey for Global Organizations (Part 1)
Sterling
by Leot
2M ago
Embarking on the journey to implement a new system can be a major change for any organization. In this blog, we explore the systems, processes, and methodology our Professional Services team uses to deliver a seamless transition to Sterling. We speak to Sterling’s Jacqui Knight, Head of Professional Services, Technology and Business Services, about how we deploy these implementation strategies to ensure a successful transition. This will be the first part of our two-part blog series on the implementation journey. You can view the entire interview below: Q: How do you interact with new busines ..read more
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6 Common Misconceptions About Digital Identity Verification 
Sterling
by Luke Miller
2M ago
It’s a widely held belief among HR professionals that identity verification is included as part of a routine background check.   Why is this such a common misconception in the HR world? One of the main reasons may be that a number of background screening tools and services among US employers — such as Social Security Number (SSN) Trace and Consent-Based Social Security Number Verification (CBSV) — are often mentioned interchangeably with a standard background check. But are identity verification services and standard background checks actually the same thing? Do you need to use both ..read more
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How Long Does a Background Check Take?
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by Luke Miller
2M ago
Conducting criminal 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 information. While most employers want the quickest possible turnaround, it is also important for the screening to be thorough and accurate. This helps to mitigate risk later and increases the likelihood that employees will reflect the values ..read more
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Top 4 Sterling Healthcare Hiring and Background Check Blogs from 2023
Sterling
by Luke Miller
2M ago
Many healthcare organizations are considering how they can further improve their hiring processes to meet their workforce needs. If you’re like them, you’ve come to the right place! To help get your hiring strategies off to a great start, we’ve assembled our top healthcare background check and hiring blog posts from 2023. 1. Effective Strategies to Attract, Develop, and Retain Healthcare Talent The Sterling team attended Chicago’s 2023 LEAP HR Healthcare summit, where we had the opportunity to hear from some of the largest health systems in the US, along with their str ..read more
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Digging Deeper When Hiring Executive Talent
Sterling
by Leot
2M ago
Executive Investigations are an important tool in protecting your business and providing a full picture of a candidate. During an Executive Investigation, investigative analysts will verify information provided by the candidate while also searching for information the candidate may have withheld or reported incorrectly. But what exactly are Executive Investigations, and how do they differ from standard background checks? Read our Q&A below to learn how Executive Investigations can protect your business. Q: What are Executive Investigations? Executive Investigations build on Sterling’s exis ..read more
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3 Proven Strategies to Attract and Onboard Critical Healthcare Talent
Sterling
by Leot
2M ago
Sterling’s healthcare team recently attended one of our most anticipated events: LEAP TA Healthcare. We enjoyed networking with Talent Acquisition (TA) leaders from some of the largest health systems in the US and hearing about their strategies and success stories attracting critical frontline workers. Our team also had the opportunity to share how we helped our client, SSM Health, reduce the time between their candidates accepting offers to starting work by outsourcing their initial drug and health screening services. What can your organization do to build a stronger TA team and attract top h ..read more
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