BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP September 3 2019A diploma mill, sometimes called a degree mill, is a fraudulent university that sells diplomas and transcripts rather than an education. These institutions specialize in trying to dupe employers and sometimes students...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP May 8 2019InfoMart is approaching its 30th birthday, and I’ve been reflecting on the incredible changes the background screening industry has seen in that time. Plenty of background screening companies, especially the startups, report...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP September 27 2018In today’s booming gig economy, small business owners shouldn’t just look at freelancers as a competitive advantage; they should look at them as skilled specialists that can be leveraged for select projects. Here’s...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP September 18 2018 Marijuana and drug tests are one of the most often discussed news topics today. Though it has been considered a Schedule I drug since 1970, thirty states and the District of Columbia have legalized it in some form....
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 4 2018 New HR tools are emerging: biometrics, IoT, and digital assistance to advance HR performance. The most underutilized HR resource, and potentially the highest ROI, is people and talent analytics. Whether you’re a small to...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP December 11 2017Understandably, as you consider implementing a screening program for the first time or begin evaluating your existing screening program, you may ask, how much does a background check cost? It might be tempting to skimp...