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title: Background Checks and The Practical Steps to a Frictionless Hiring Program
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##### ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

# Background Checks and the Practical Steps to a Frictionless Hiring Programme

Recorded on 29, September, 2020  |  2pm BST

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Reducing friction in the hiring process has long been a major objective for employers, but as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and look to attract a diverse and increasingly remote workforce, it has perhaps never been more important. In this webinar, we highlight a number of practical steps all hiring organisations should consider to create a frictionless hiring programme. From Right to Work and identity verification to criminal record checks, our experts will explain how background screening can play a part in enabling a simple, remote hiring programme and not become a barrier. 

** Watch On-Demand to understand: **

- The new hiring landscape and the impact on attracting future talent 
- Practical steps to limiting the barriers when hiring a new candidate and how to get them in day one sooner  
- Considerations around candidate experience and why communication is key 
- Where background and identity checks come in to play and how to ensure they are a seamless part of your hiring program 

### Featured Presenters

Samantha Vaughan

Director - Product, EMEA

## Samantha Vaughan

Sam is the Director for product within EMEA and is responsible for the development and maintenance of products and services throughout the region.  With over 14 years’ experience at Sterling, Sam works with all regions to bridge the gaps when defining and co-ordinating product changes and releases within the EMEA product portfolio.  Sam holds a BA from the University of South Africa.

Steve Smith

Managing Director, EMEA

## Steve Smith

Steve is the Managing Director for Sterling EMEA, having originally joined Sterling in 2015 as head of Sales for UK&I. Previously, Steve spent nearly 10 years at REED, the leading recruiting firm in the UK, where he worked closely with senior HR professionals and Talent Acquisition leaders across multiple sectors helping to shape successful hiring programmes. He now leads Sterling's EMEA region, with strategic and operational responsibility for delivering robust background screening and identity solutions for clients and driving business growth for Sterling. Steve holds a BA from Cardiff University and is a regular speaker at HR and recruitment events across Europe.

Meredith Van Eeuwen

 VP People & Culture, EMEA

## Meredith Van Eeuwen

Meredith is the Vice President of People & Culture for Sterling, responsible for all aspects of human resources for Sterling’s International locations. With over 15 years’ experience working across geographies and cultures Meredith is passionate about helping organisations drive forward thinking People/Talent/Culture/Employee experiences initiatives. Meredith is originally from the States and has lived in London for over years.

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