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title: Debunking Misconceptions Around What Background Checks Verify
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##### ON-DEMAND Fireside chat

# Debunking Misconceptions Around What Background Checks Verify

###### Recorded on Thursday, April 14, 2022

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There’s a common misconception that background checks verify identity – as many as three out of four HR professionals mistakenly believed this to be the case during recent industry webinars. Discover the benefits of each part of the screening process and learn the answers to all your identity verification questions during this fireside chat.

Learn about:

- The right way and time to verify your candidate's identity during the hiring process
- The role of SSN Trace and other services in the background screening industry
- How to remain compliant when hiring in remote & hybrid workplaces

### Featured Presenters

Taylor Liggett

General Manager of Sterling Identity  
**Sterling**

## Taylor Liggett

Chris Christian

Director of Compliance  
**Sterling**

## Chris Christian

| **The use of this official seal confirms that this Activity has met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®)  criteria for recertification credit pre-approval. Sterling is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.** |  |
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