Sterling Sponsors 2018 SIA’s 40 Under 40 Leaders List

Sterling Sponsors 2018 SIA’s 40 Under 40 Leaders List

Posted Thursday, September 27th, 2018 by Debbie Lamb, Sterling Talent Solutions

The temporary or contractor worker sector (or the gig economy) is growing at a rapid rate and will continue to influence the US economy for many decades to come. It has transformed how organizations are sourcing for their talent and how the definition of a “worker” has evolved. Nearly 35% of the U.S. Workforce is part…

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: Importance of Workforce Monitoring and Re-screening in the Financial Services Industry

Importance of Workforce Monitoring and Re-screening in the Financial Services Industry

Posted Wednesday, September 19th, 2018 by Nathan Anderson, Sterling Talent Solutions

Employers understand the importance of conducting due diligence on their candidates by completing background checks. But it is just as important to monitor and re-screen employees after hire. Employees represent your company and brand to clients, prospects and the public at large, while also handling important internal resources. Trusting that employees are honorable and honest…

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Best Practices for Counteracting Loss Prevention in the Retail Industry

Best Practices for Counteracting Loss Prevention in the Retail Industry

Posted Wednesday, September 12th, 2018 by Vincenza Caruso-Valente, Sterling Talent Solutions

It is hard to believe, but the busiest season for the retail industry is just around the corner. Store hiring managers and HR teams are starting now to bring in their seasonal employees to beat the rush and be fully prepared for the upcoming holiday season. With the considerable number of temporary employees being employed…

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Simple Screening Doesn’t Need to Be Complex: Sterling Introduces SterlingNOW

Simple Screening Doesn’t Need to Be Complex: Sterling Introduces SterlingNOW

Posted Tuesday, September 4th, 2018 by David Bloom, Sterling Talent Solutions

Small businesses need to meet and overcome challenges every day and according to a recent survey by Statista, the biggest challenge is hiring good/quality staff and retaining them. At Sterling we know this pain well. Today we serve some of the largest companies in the world but it wasn’t long ago we were a small…

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California Supreme Court Upholds Background Check Compliance Requirements

California Supreme Court Upholds Background Check Compliance Requirements

Posted Wednesday, August 29th, 2018 by Debbie Lamb, Sterling Talent Solutions

A recent ruling by the California Supreme Court puts the background screening laws on a state level in the spotlight. California has two laws that regulate agencies that gather information about consumers to provide to employers, landlords and others for employment and housing considerations. The Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (ICRAA) requires prior notice and…

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Best Practices for Employee Due Diligence in the Financial Services Industry

Best Practices for Employee Due Diligence in the Financial Services Industry

Posted Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 by Melissa Kluttz, Sterling Talent Solutions

Vetting new hires is important for any position, especially within the financial services industry. The Undercover Recruiter broke down the cost of a bad hire (earning $62,000 a year and terminated after 2.5 years), in a recent infographic, The Outrageous Costs of a Bad Hire. The formula is: Hiring Costs + Total Compensation + Cost…

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