BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 29 2016 Most of us don’t want to see another person urinate in public, but did you know that such an offense is considered a sex offender crime? Before 1994, very few US states had laws requiring sex offenders register with...
When InfoMart first started as a small business more than 30 years ago, we had to discover the best ways to find the information companies needed, deliver that information, and ensure our clients were satisfied. Background check companies were new then. Over the...
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 4 2016 Reference checks have long been a standard part of the hiring process and can be useful in assessing a candidate’s experience, abilities, and work ethic. Quality references can also shed light on a candidate’s daily...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP January 26 2016 As the first month of 2016 comes to a close, we have collected thoughts from some industry leaders as to what we might expect in background screening this year. Legal issues will continue to pop up, and screening...
As recent college graduates, Millennials compete for the best entry level positions in their degree of study. Add to that the low unemployment rate of 5.1%, the competition for getting hired is tough. College graduates have a few advantages, including a base...