What We Think
Thought leadership pieces from seasoned experts in the identity & background screening field
How To Reduce Hiring Risk: 5 Risk Mitigation Methods
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP May 13 2022Building a safe environment and reducing risk go hand in hand. Employee onboarding serves as the first step in your company’s risk mitigation strategy. While hiring new employees is essential to growing your business, it’s...
7 Tips for Developing Inclusive Hiring Practices
Inclusive hiring practices should be on your DEI strategy. Work diversity and inclusion into your hiring policies with these 7 tips from business & HR leaders.
12 Strategies to Reduce Time-to-Hire
Reduce time it takes to hire talent without sacrificing quality. Read what 12 industry experts have to say about how to reduce your company’s time-to-hire.
A Guide to Social Media Searches: The Dos and Don’ts
Read industry experts’ insights into social media searches. Learn how to benefit from social media checks while maintaining compliance standards.
9 Reasons Why Start-Ups Should Do Background Checks
Background checks reduce risk and save start-ups time and money. We asked 9 entrepreneurs about the benefits of screening candidates during the hiring process.
Mentorship & Manufacturing: How to Leverage Coaching in the Workplace
Perform the role of HR in the manufacturing sector by attracting & retaining qualified talent. Here are 5 things to consider when starting a mentorship program.
6 Reasons to Conduct Post-Hire Background Checks
Read what 9 industry experts have to say about why post-employment background checks could be the key to maintaining workplace safety and keeping your company out of legal trouble. Continuously monitoring employees could save your business from legal and rehiring costs.
5 Ways to Make the Process of Hiring Easier
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP December 15 2021 Every business has wondered it: How can I recruit better? Every time a position opens, the hiring process begins – for some, it can be time consuming and arduous. The longer the job remains unfilled, the more workflow...
Understanding Background Check Requirements for Healthcare Workers
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP December 10 2021Before hiring any healthcare professional, it’s critical to understand background check requirements for healthcare workers. Anyone interacting with patients must be able to perform their duties at the highest level,...
5 Best Practices for Tenant Screening.
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP November 15 2021Every landlord or property owner wants tenants who pay rent on time and don't make any waves. Rental background checks can help landlords protect their property and keep it in good condition while safeguarding...
What Can You Not Ask in a Reference Check?
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP November 10 2021Job reference questions are an integral part of a complete background screening process. While screening procedures like employment history verification, education verification, criminal history, and motor vehicle...
9 Small Business Trends
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP November 2 2021Monitoring small business trends can help companies adapt to all of the ways our workplaces are changing. As small businesses tried to adjust to the environment, they also fundamentally changed the way workplaces look...
5 Reasons to Avoid Free Employment Verification Websites
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP October 26 2021Background checks are a standard procedure for businesses, and employment verifications are part of that process. However, some choose to perform the service themselves rather than seeking a professional. Whether that’s...
Understanding Ban the Box Legislation & Fair Chance Hiring
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP September 13 2021For many job applicants nationwide, a single question on an application stands in the way of gainful employment. This question is often posed in the form of a check box and is meant to indicate whether or not the...
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