What We Think
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.
How AI Is Creating the Candidate Experience
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP March 25 2018 Recruiters are not only expected to find the best candidate; they are also responsible for the overall “candidate experience.” The candidate experience is the integration of an organization’s people and systems over the...
Transforming HR: Three Ways AI Is Becoming Mainstream
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP March 29 2018Every technological jump comes with risks. Particularly in the age of artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and machine learning, success lies with the managers who can discern the diamond in the rough, who can...
Three Strategies to Decrease Hiring Costs in Food Service
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP January 25 2018 High attrition rates are common in the food service industry, and they have increased annually for the past five years. With turnover costing employers roughly $3,500 per employee, the benefits of retention ultimately...
Creating a Culture of “Kaizen” for Your Company
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP December 19 2017 Keeping pace with advances in technology requires a continuous hunger for education and a passion for professional development—not only for myself but for our entire organization. This is especially true as a...
Onboarding vs Background Checks: Why You Can’t Afford Not to Screen
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP December 11 2017Understandably, as you consider implementing a screening program for the first time or begin evaluating your existing screening program, you may ask, how much does a background check cost? It might be tempting to skimp...
Common Misconceptions About Drug Testing
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP September 11 2017Hiring managers considering whether to drug test job candidates must contend with a plethora of myths about the practice. Many fallacies about drug testing are posted on the Internet and misinform both job applicants...
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