Background Screening
And Identity Services
For The Retail Industry

Sterling understands the retail industry’s needs for automation and solutions that help you onboard new hires faster and safer.
The Fresh Market Cuts Turnaround Time by 53%, Sees Quick Fulfillment During COVID-19, Via Sterling
Since we partnered with Sterling on our background check program in 2017, we have seen a dramatic decrease of 53% in average fulfillment turnaround time as a result of their proprietary technology and automation. Despite court closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we continued seeing our orders fulfilled in less than one business day on average. We appreciate the customized reports Sterling provides regarding COVID-19 impacted searches, as well as its proactive communication, collaborative consultative engagement, and ongoing commitment to quality during a time when the health and safety of our community is top priority.”

Craig Larson

Director, Talent Acquisition
The Fresh Market
Since using Sterling as part of our hiring program, we have been able to improve our turnaround time by 35%. We are pleased with Sterling’s support team, the speed on their response, and the consistent and quick results. This allows us to deliver results faster and accurately.”

Rhonda Knight

Director Talent and Recruitment
Manna
We have been a customer of Sterling’s for over 15 years. We’ve assessed other vendors in the past, and they have a difficult time competing with Sterling’s turnaround time and overall level of customer service. We have seen very minimal decline in their service despite the pandemic currently facing the world today. We are fortunate that our screening services are more isolated to the US Midwest, where we have not seen nearly as many impacts to accessing court houses. Our partnership is and continues to be strong."

Jason Smart

Sr. Human Resource Manager
Colony Brands & Affiliates
C&S Wholesale Grocers Teams with Sterling to Rapidly Onboard New Hires
Having Sterling as our exclusive background screening partner during this unprecedented time has proven we made the right choice. Sterling’s automated technology has enabled us to conduct business as usual, and the client success team has been extremely helpful and quick to respond, allowing us to rapidly onboard new hires and continue to serve our communities in these uncertain times.”

Melanie Piexotto

Director of Talent Acquisition
C&S Wholesale Grocers
Kum & Go Partners with Sterling to Help Keep Workers and Customers Safe
Sterling is a fantastic vendor and valued partner. A perfect example of the partnership is the proactive communication and responsiveness they have shown during the COVID-19 issue. We really appreciate how quickly they have monitored and reacted to the situation, providing solutions that work for our business.”

Anne Wignall

Director of Talent Acquisition
Kum & Go
RaceTrac Teams with Sterling to Make Screening Process Easier to Hire Fast and Serve Their Communities
I recommend Sterling for background screening because they are trustworthy, compliant, and their client services are exceptional. The electronic process and automation make screening easier and quicker. Sterling has helped us tremendously with our screening process as we continue to hire and serve our communities during these difficult times."

Ryan Buckman

Associate Manager of Talent Acquisition
RaceTrac

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Hire fast. Hire with confidence.

A strong retail brand helps to attract and retain top talent. As part of your hiring process, it is key to be able to conduct background checks quickly and accurately so you can start hiring today!

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Southeastern Grocers, Inc. Case Study

Discover how we helped one of the largest supermarket companies in the U.S. reduce their turnaround time by 37% and streamline their hiring process through automation, improving efficiency and creating an exceptional candidate experience.

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Overcoming The Retail Industry’s Hiring Hurdles Amid COVID-19

Among the numerous challenges that the retail industry faces in the age of COVID-19 the question of hiring quickly and safely has emerged as a central concern.

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The Sterling Difference

Technology Investment

Our financial stability has allowed us to continue to invest significantly in technology and resources to better improve user and candidate experience, decrease turnaround times, and increase product accuracy.

Faster, Accurate Results

Sterling pioneered proprietary technology that delivers industry-leading turnaround times, and information you can trust.

High Compliance Standards

We help clients minimize risk in a complex, evolving regulatory landscape with a combination of technology and in-house expertise to comply with global, federal, state, local hiring regulations.

Enhanced Candidate Experience

Our modern, mobile-first candidate experience makes the right first impression, reduces candidate drop-off, and accelerates the recruiting cycle.

Deep Market Knowledge

There’s nothing we haven’t seen, and can draw upon our deep experience and deep data to advise of considerations, trends and risk factors for any industry.

Unrivaled Client Service

Sterling’s award-winning client service includes dedicated Client Success Partners and implementation teams to enable program success.

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FCRA Quarterly Webinar

In this series of quarterly updates, compliance expert, Joe Rotondo, discusses recent and upcoming changes in state and federal legislation as it relates to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). He also shares recent case studies, highlighting what you should watch out for to remain compliant.

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4 Tips for Return-to-Work Planning in Financial Services
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Sterling Launches End-to-End COVID-19 Health Testing Program for Employers, Leveraging Decades of Experience in Background and Identity Services
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Sterling provides a foundation of safety and trust.

Our vision is to make the world a safer place. And we know the right people make all the difference — in your workplace, hospitals, and schools, to name a few. As a global leader in background and identity services, Sterling can help you navigate uncertainty, and hire with confidence. We'll empower your business to make smarter, faster, safer hiring decisions. Whether you're looking for background check services or want to chat through complex compliance issues — we're here to help.

Sterling provides a foundation of safety and trust.

Our vision is to make the world a safer place. And we know the right people make all the difference — in your workplace, hospitals, and schools, to name a few. As a global leader in background and identity services, Sterling can help you navigate uncertainty, and hire with confidence. We'll empower your business to make smarter, faster, safer hiring decisions. Whether you're looking for background check services or want to chat through complex compliance issues — we're here to help.