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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.
Popular Background Checks for Nonprofits
BLOGTammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP December 12 2022Nonprofit organizations need all the help they can get; it’s rare to hear about a nonprofit or charity that struggles from having too many volunteers. However, nonprofits must ensure the safety of their staff, other...
Nurse Background Checks: 5 Must-Have Screening Services
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP December 6 2022Nurses are the unsung heroes of the medical world, spending hours on their feet caring for others and working directly with patients to carry out doctors’ orders. Therefore, nurses are trusted implicitly by people who...
Recruiting & Hiring Candidates with Power Skills
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP November 14 2022 In the US alone, automation could eliminate 73 million jobs by 2023. AI, automation, and machinery has transformed the future of work across the globe As employers increasingly allocate jobs to machines, it’s...
Transportation Employee Monitoring: Get DOT-Compliant Background Checks
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP November 7 2022 According to Exponent, transportation organizations are not just selling mobility; they’re selling trust. This shows in the Department of Transportation’s rigorous background check policies, which are designed to put...
What Is Included in a Background Check?: An FAQ
BLOG Tammy CohenOctober 24 2022With over 30 years of experience in the background screening industry, InfoMart can answer your most pressing questions about what a background check includes. Are you curious to know what is included in a background check? Have you...
Following DOT Background Check Requirements
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP September 27 2022 In the innovative, rapidly evolving landscape of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the Department of Transportation and the companies it oversees have no choice but to adapt. Among changes like an increased focus on...