What We Think
Thought leadership pieces from seasoned experts in the identity & background screening fieldGuide to Employment Background Check Compliance
Employment background check compliance can be complex. Dive into this overview of the FCRA, EEOC, and the ban the box regulations.
What HR Should Know About EEOC-Compliant Background Checks
Understand the ins and outs of an EEOC-compliant employment background check.
Background Check Providers & Data Management
Understand what your background check provider should be doing to manage your data safely and securely.
4 Ways Applicant Advocates Improve Background Checks
Improve your background check experience with a company that prioritizes the candidate experience at every turn.
An Employer’s Guide to Managed Background Check Compliance
Discover how managed background check compliance and individualized assessment ensure fairness, reduce risks, and promote compliant hiring in your employer background check practices.
Essential Guide to Background Check Disclosure and Authorization Forms
Understand the ins and outs of background check disclosure and authorization forms with this quick guide.
Understanding Ban the Box Law & Fair Chance Hiring
What is ban the box? Ban the box laws restrict employers from inquiring about criminal records before offering employment.
8 Services for a Modern Employee Background Check
Modern background check programs include social media checks, MVR monitoring, criminal monitoring, the right employee drug test, and more.
The Pros and Cons of Working from Home
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP October 5 2020Like many businesses in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, InfoMart has gone remote to ensure the continued safety and health of our employees. Our new work-from-home life has resulted in several changes to our work...
Back to Work Strategies During COVID-19 Re-entry
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP August 24 2020As cases begin to decline in some areas, businesses must adjust, find the new normal, and plan for COVID re-entry. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided guidelines for workplaces to minimize...
3 Steps You Must Take Before Onboarding New HR Tech
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP June 29 2020 HR technology has redefined how human resources can work for your company. The idea behind these services and solutions is to free up time for your HR department to focus on employees, lifting the burden of tedious...
Identity Tech: The Solution for the New World of Work
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...
How COVID-19 is Changing HR Forever
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP May 27 2020In this time of uncertainty, only one thing is clear: COVID-19 has changed the world, perhaps forever. The virus is smashing barriers and forcing companies to adapt at a rapid pace. Technology decisionmakers have been...
Do Small Businesses Need to Screen Employees?
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP May 18 20202020 is a new year and the beginning of a brand-new decade. Now is a great time to stop and evaluate various aspects of your small business, including your employment screening program. Background screening is essential in...