BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP June 7 2021Legal compliance is always a hot topic in the background screening industry. Protecting consumer rights and confidentiality is a top concern for employers, consumer reporting agencies (CRAs), the Federal Trade Commission...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP June 8 2020As we all begin to consider what social distancing will look like for workplaces, the need for digital hiring solutions becomes even more apparent. Recruitment has been headed in the digital direction for years—ushering in...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 20 2020In today’s modern age, cybersecurity should be top of mind for any company. No business is ‘safe’ in the online world. In a 2018 survey, 67% of respondents—all small and mid-sized business owners—said they experienced...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 13 2020An applicant tracking system (ATS) is a vital tool that offers a variety of benefits to any business. Understanding and evaluating HR tech can be intimidating or even overwhelming; with hundreds of options to choose from,...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP January 14 2019It’s no secret that artificial intelligence is going to change almost every industry. AI in HR is no longer a matter of if—it’s a when. Each year has brought new startups, new technology, and new innovations. 2019 will...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP October 17 2018 In the last 20 years, candidate screening and hiring has been automated. However, the hiring manager still needs to make a decision on hundreds of candidates. Years ago, people told hiring managers to “go with their...