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.
Traits of Tomorrow’s Employees
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP June 29 2017 The conversations surrounding the future of corporate America all seem to gravitate around one main theme: change. The digital age has catapulted multiple industries into paths that require faster technology, adaptable...
The Legal Substance of Abuse: Prescription Drugs
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP June 13 2017 With the legalization of medicinal marijuana gaining traction in more than 26 states as well as 7 states and the District of Columbia for recreational use, changes in hiring parameters are the hot topic of the season....
HR Buying & Procurement: The Missing Link
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP May 30 2017 This conference season, talent acquisition and procurement lie in the forefront of our thoughts. Potential partnerships pile up and new opportunities lie in the palm of your hand via business cards and information sheets....
Vendor Screening Services vs Due Diligence
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP March 24 2017 In an increasingly global world, solely background screening your employees no longer meets the threshold necessary for risk mitigation and protecting your company. It’s become common for companies to outsource work...
Business Rundown: Agile Methodology
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 20 2017 Consumers are moving at such a fast pace that businesses can no longer use their traditional Waterfall method of operation. Agile Methodology changed the way IT, HR, Marketing, and Sales finish the speed of work. The...
Canada Is Legalizing Marijuana – What Does That Mean for Me?
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 13 2017 With the recent news revealing that Canada has introduced a bill to legalize recreational marijuana use, making it the second nation to authorize marijuana for the entire country, many companies are left wondering how...