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Thought leadership pieces from seasoned experts in the identity & background screening field
Guide 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 Ultimate Employee Engagement Event: Part II
BLOG The Ultimate Employee Engagement Event: Part IITammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP December 6 2018 In last week’s blog, I explained the importance of an annual employee awards ceremony for employee engagement and described my best practices for designing an elegant...
The Ultimate Employee Engagement Event: Part I
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP December 4 2018 Good employee engagement is about strategy and preparation. When you create a positive experience for your employees, they walk away feeling happier and more productive. Both are crucial to the success of your...
How To Organize an Annual Daily Employee Raffle
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP November 29 2018 My daughter and I have a tradition. We go out on Black Friday and shop for all the best deals: everything from KitchenAid Mixers to DeWalt power tools. We do it as a gift of appreciation to all of our employees and to...
How to Throw a Thanksgiving Party at Work
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP November 15 2018 Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays here at InfoMart. It’s a day to come together with people we care about, give thanks, and, of course, eat amazing food. We’ve had thirty years to perfect our office...
How Ridesharing Can Keep Riders’ Trust
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP November 7 2018 Ten years ago, the cardinal rule of the internet was to never under any circumstances give out your location or agree to meet strangers. It’s safe to say that times have changed. Ridesharing apps enable people to hire...
3 Reasons Small Businesses Should Hire Freelancers
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP September 27 2018In today’s booming gig economy, small business owners shouldn’t just look at freelancers as a competitive advantage; they should look at them as skilled specialists that can be leveraged for select projects. Here’s...
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