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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.
How New Drug Test Laws Will Impact Your Screening Program
BLOG May 8 2020Laws governing marijuana use are changing rapidly, and InfoMart is here to keep you up to date on the latest legislation. Following closely on the heels of a similar law in New York City, it is now unlawful for Nevada employers to reject a job...
Are Applicant Tracking Systems Worth it for SMBs?
Keeping up with small business trends only gets you so far. Here are some of the advantages an ATS can offer a growing SMB.
How to Conduct Successful Remote Interviews
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 27 2020Recent health concerns have caused many companies to implementsocial distancing and work-from-home policies. But even before the emergence of COVID-19, companies all over the world were pivoting towards remote...
Contingent Workers, Cybersecurity, and You
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...
What to Look for in an Applicant Tracking System
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,...
Why Staffing Agencies Need to Do Background Checks
BLOGTammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 15 2020In the wake of the recent recession, many companies are dropping traditional recruitment practices in favor of the convenience of contracting with staffing agencies. A staffing agency may be able to connect job seekers...