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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.
ROI on Background Checks in the Hospitality Industry
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP July 9 2019It’s estimated that a job is added every 2.5 seconds in the hospitality industry. With the labor market already tight, property owners are eager to jump on new applicants. Due to the immense demand for workers, it might be...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Seasonal Hiring in Hospitality
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP July 1 2019Whether your guests are hitting the beach or the ski slopes, every property in the hospitality industry has its busy season. Many property owners and managers will be turning to seasonal help to get them through their...
Talent Background Checks: Answering Your Top 5 Questions
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP May 13 2019Over the past 30 years, InfoMart has conducted millions of pre-employment background checks for staffing companies. In that time, candidates and employers have had plenty of questions about background checks. We’ve compiled...
What HR Technology Will Benefit Your SMB Most?
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP May 9 2019When an HR manager encounters a problem, they have a trove of tech solutions available; however, it can be difficult to sort through and find the solutions that meet your specific needs.Most small businesses have an HR...
The Truth About Background Check Turnaround Times
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...
Four Reasons You’re Losing Top Talent When Recruiting
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 25 2019Recruiting and placing candidates can be a difficult process even when there are an abundance of people searching for work. Low unemployment means employers need assistance finding top talent, but staffing companies are...