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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.
4 Benefits of FACIS® Healthcare Background Screening
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP July 5 2023Healthcare fraud is an issue that results in billions of dollars lost each year and negatively impacts everyone. If we don’t do everything in our power to prevent fraud and abuse crimes within our healthcare system, it...
6 Essential Tools For Managing a Remote Workforce
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP June 26 2023The post-COVID world of work has confronted businesses with a wealth of new challenges. Luckily, HR tech companies are creating plenty of cutting-edge tools that make adapting with the times much easier. Whether the...
3 Ways Your Background Screening Partner Can Help During a Crisis
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP May 19 2023Survival in the business world depends on a company’s ability to persevere when a crisis hits. That being said, its support network is often the deciding factor on whether a company will sink or float. That’s why...
Understanding Healthcare Background Check Requirements
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 28 2023 Before hiring any healthcare professional, it’s critical to have a strong healthcare background check policy. Policies for medical background checks include criminal records checks, drug screening, professional license...
SMB Cybersecurity Guide: How to Build a Strong Plan Within Budget
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP January 31 2023Has cybersecurity been put on the back burner at your growing enterprise? It makes sense: small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) typically have much to get done while working with limited resources and a tight budget....
Upskilling 101: 5 Things HR Needs to Know About Upskilling
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP January 24 2023The Digital Revolution has made an undeniable impact on the world of work, and it will only continue to reshape our jobs and businesses by increasing the skills gap. This shows in the noticeable increase in the skills...