December 17th, 2015 | Sterling

SterlingBackcheck’s Top 10 HR & Compliance Resources of 2015

It was a busy year in background screening and here at SterlingBackcheck, we always strive to cover topics that matter most to you. As 2015 comes to a close and we embark on a new chapter and a new year, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the past 12 months and the background screening topics that really generated a buzz among HR and Compliance professionals. In 2015, we published countless blog posts, infographics, and white papers, hosted multiple webinars, and published 7 chapters of a Canadian background screening eBook to help keep everyone engaged and informed.

Here’s a recap of our best and most popular resources of 2015:

1. Lies on a Resume: Background Checks Revealed (Infographic)

   This infographic identifies areas of the resume where background checks could expose the truth about candidate claims.

2. Background Check Policy 101 (Webinar)

   This webinar covers what and who to include in a background check policy, how to implement your policy once it’s created, and the importance of reviewing your policy regularly to ensure it is relevant.

3. Is CPIC Up To Date? A Critical Backlog And Its Effect On Employers (Blog Post)

   This blog post highlights the limitations of the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) database and discusses additional options for a more thorough criminal record check.

4. 5 Terrifying Things That Will Spook HR (Blog Post)

   In this blog post, we highlight 5 frightening topics for HR managers to take into consideration with respect to background checks.

5. Background Checks Across Borders (Webinar)

   In this webinar, you will learn about the legal landscape and practical realities of background screening in multiple countries, legal obligations on both sides of the border, and top compliance risks to consider when dealing with this information.

6. Are You Using Employment Credit Checks Properly? (E-Book Chapter)

   In chapter 2 of our eBook, we explain why credit checks are an essential component of the background screening process, but only in certain situations. Moreover, we cover how, when, and why credit checks should be used as part of a screening program.

7. The Importance of a Background Check Policy (Blog Post)

   This blog post identifies a need for a background check policy and discusses 5 external factors that should be taken into consideration when developing or revising your own policy.

8. How to Avoid a Bad Hire (White Paper)

   This white paper explores the risks associated with poor hiring decisions and the steps you can take to avoid the dreaded bad hire

9. Save Time, Money And Resources With Third Party Screening Providers (eBook Chapter)

   In chapter 6 of our eBook, we explore the countless benefits of using a third-party screening provider for background screening and how employers can leverage the relationship with their provider to get faster, unbiased, and compliant background checks.

10. Background Screening and the Law: 5 Things You Should Know (Webinar)

    Background screening can be a tricky process, especially when trying to understand what information you can legally collect and use when making a hiring decision. This webinar will help give you a better understanding of federal and provincial laws and ensure your organization’s policies and processes comply with human rights laws.

There you have it – the 10 best, most popular SterlingBackCheck resources from this past year. We look forward to providing more great resources for the HR and Compliance communities in 2016 and wish you all the very best in the new year.

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