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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.
Background Checks for Temporary Employees: What HR Needs to Know
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP December 4 2024Following the rise in popularity of the gig economy, we’ve seen more companies hiring temporary workers. The risks of hiring non-permanent employees are often overlooked because of a common misconception: these...
How to Choose the Best Background Screening Company
Searching for the best background screening company to kickstart your hiring? Create a list of the top background screening companies with these six questions.
What is Employee Monitoring? A Complete Guide
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP November 8 2023Every business leader must prioritize protecting their company, whether they have 50 or 50,000 employees. Most companies maintain a safe & secure workplace through measures like implementing a strong cyber security...
Who Schools Should Background Check
Background checks for schools and universities should check more than just teachers. Learn who schools and higher education else you need to screen for safety.
Designing a Background Check for Teachers
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP September 28 2023A few years ago, USA Today revealed cracks in the education system by grading the states on their teacher background checks. This report revealed how risky hires sneak their way into classrooms with vulnerable...
What are Essential Things to Know About Wage and Hour Compliance for Your Business
BLOG Guest PostAugust 29 2023Maintaining wage and hour compliance is crucial for businesses to provide fair and legal employment practices. Whether you calculate employee pay yourself or hire an external accountant, the simple fact is that breaking labor laws can...