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Thought leadership pieces from seasoned experts in the identity & background screening fieldBusting 8 Myths About Background Check Organizations
The best background check sites put your mind at ease. Here are the 8 myths that don’t apply to the best background check organizations.
How to Review Your Background Check Provider
Wondering if your background check provider is still the best around? Use this checklist to review your current vendor and other background check companies.
4 Ways to Improve Your Background Checks for Employment
Designing a thorough background check for employment is key to your company’s hiring strategy. Discover how to improve your employment screening strategy.
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...
How to Correct Form I-9 & Other I-9 FAQs
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP August 16 2023Form I-9, the method of employment eligibility verification required of employers in the United States, is a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) document that must be completed for all employees within your...
What Is Unique About Background Checks for Greek New Members?
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP August 14 2023Greek organization's brand reputation is a high priority. Time and investment is taken to protect and build a brand image, and one wrong move can land you in the news. As campus crime rises, especially through violence...
The Self-Pay Model: How to Reduce the Cost of Background Screening Students and Volunteers
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP August 8 2023Allowing the wrong people to enter your organization comes with risks – fraud, embezzlement, cyber crime, reputational damage, costly lawsuits are just a few on the list. Unfortunately, faulty recruiting is only getting...
5 Types of People Greek Organizations Need to Background Check
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP July 25 2023It takes a village to make a Greek organization shine. Between the students, workers, and volunteers affiliated with your sorority or fraternity, there are many different types of people to keep tabs on. Regardless of how...
5 Best Practices For Greek Member Background Checks
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP July 18 2023Background checks for sororities and fraternities are gaining popularity. Why? Many Greek organizations have been publicly criticized, put on probation, or kicked off campus due to violations. Usually, it’s just a few...
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...