BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP March 15 2016 Reference checking is an investigative technique for employment verification using applicant-supplied information about professional qualifications. References can be a useful source of information about a candidate’s...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP March 14 2016 St. Patrick’s Day is the best thing since Christmas. I particularly love how this holiday has evolved in the US to become this inclusive amalgam of cheerful colors, folklore, and friendship. On March 17th, we’re all...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP March 1 2016 Background checks are important for every position in your company, but running the same check for every potential hire will actually cause more issues than it may prevent. Each department has its own specific needs that...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP February 18 2016 January has been an exciting month for women-owned business enterprises (WBE)! Here on the home front, InfoMart has reestablished its certification with the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) in one...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP January 19 2016 Every year, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day with a Day of Service. This annual event is one of our many “Best Place to Work” practices and provides a great opportunity to boost morale, engage employees,...
With temporary and seasonal workers, you get to try them out for a while before deciding whether or not to bring them on board permanently. These temporary employees can be completely underwhelming, but, sometimes, you’ll find a diamond in the rough that would...