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.
The High Cost of Failing to Screen
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP October 3 2016 With competition in the job market surging, companies have to be diligent with their hiring practices. Taking on new employees under false pretenses can lead strong businesses, especially staffing agencies, into...
Restaurant Industry Blogs: 9 for Food Service Operators
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP September 29 2016 Food service operators and restauranteurs are constantly looking for ways to keep up with industry trends, but where do you get updates? If you’re like us, you may check in with state Restaurant Associations, like...
Retail Background Screening Boosts Loss Prevention Strategies
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP September 20 2016 Retail businesses are at the heart of the U.S. economy and include national chains, regional convenience shops, and local stores. According to the National Retail Federation, retail contributes $2.6 trillion to the...
What to Look for in a Vendor Background Check Policy
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP September 13 2016 Quality is everything when it comes to hiring a vendor to conduct your pre-employment background screenings. Accurate information must be obtained from reputable sources and personal information must be protected....
Supplier Diversity Certification: Helpful or Moot?
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP August 25 2016 Certifications like MBE, WBE, SBE, and others create clear classifications for companies looking to expand their supplier chain into new markets. The organizations who grant the supplier diversity certification create...
Fingerprinting versus Criminal Background Checks
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP August 18 2016 Law enforcement makes their living catching bad guys, but that doesn’t always leave enough time to keep up with the paperwork. The fractured nature of the criminal justice system tends to leave a lot of gaps in...
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