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May 22 | 2024
The 2024 HR Roadmap: HR Technology & Talent Mobility
In this third and final article of our HR Roadmap series delving into eight key trends shaping...
Read MoreWhy Should Senior Management Undergo Background Ch...
In an era where corporate transparency and integrity are paramount, the signific...
Read MoreThe 2024 HR Roadmap: Identity & Fraud
In the ever-evolving landscape of HR and talent acquisition, staying ahead of the curve is not just a strategic choice; it’s a necessity. And as we enter 2024, the HR landscape continues to transform, presenting new challenges and opportunities for businesses to attract, retain, and develop top talent. Sterling’s 2024 HR...
Read MoreHow Long Does a Background Check Take?
Conducting background checks on prospective employees is a crucial part of a...
Read MoreHow to Control and Manage Your Gig Worker Onboardi...
The gig economy is experiencing consistent growth, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region where an increasing number of individuals are joining the industry as freelance, contractual, ride-hailing, delivery, or temporary workers. In Singapore, the gig economy constitutes 13.6% of resident workers, totalling around 248,500 people. The Philippines s...
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...
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