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Thought leadership pieces from seasoned experts in the identity & background screening field
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...
Ensure Safety with a Driving Background Check
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP August 30 2021While passing countless vehicles on the road each day, we rarely think about whether the driver sitting next to us has ever had a DUI or a reckless driving charge. If you were responsible for that driver and the...
Are Social Media Background Checks Legal?
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP August 24 2021Social media background checks are a valuable resource for finding information about potential new hires for your business that you wouldn’t typically glean from an interview or resume. As these types of searches become...
An Intro to Workforce Monitoring: Continuous Criminal Monitoring
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP August 17 2021Did you know that 10 million arrests are made in the United States each year? Are you certain that none of your current employees are one of those 10 million? You probably already have background screening processes in...
Background Screening for Greek Organizations
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP July 20 2021Greek organizations are like a business. Background checks have been done for decades for pre-employment purposes; the last thing an employer wants to do is make a negligent hiring decision. The damage to the company’s...
How to Correct Form I-9 & Other I-9 FAQs
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP July 6 2021Form 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...
Changes in Criminal Background Check Compliance to Keep Your Eye On
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP June 7 2021Legal compliance is always a hot topic in the background screening industry. Protecting consumer rights and confidentiality is a top concern for employers, consumer reporting agencies (CRAs), the Federal Trade Commission...
Your Blueprint for a Secure Work from Home Program
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 19 2021The transition to remote work due to the coronavirus pandemic has been well established, and it’s looking like this change may become permanent for many. It has been thoroughly documented that the benefits of a remote...
Complete Background Checks for Modern Candidates
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 7 2021Since its inception, the background screening industry has continually evolved with the everchanging business world. Adhering to new legislation and regulations, following workforce trends, and developing cutting-edge HR...
The HR Digitization Journey Series: Background Screening
BLOGMarco Piovesan March 9 2021 We spend a lot of time listening to our HR and risk management customers. We constantly discuss future HR recruiting and risk mitigation scenarios based on consumer preferences, technology advances, and enterprise needs. And over the...
What Is Included in a Background Check?: An FAQ
BLOG Tammy CohenJanuary 27 2021With over 30 years of experience, InfoMart’s background check experts have the know how to answer the most pressing questions you have about the background screening process. Curious to know what is included in a background check?...
The Comprehensive Background Checks Checklist
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP January 5 2021By now, background checks are likely a standard part of your business’s hiring process. Whether you need to screen thousands of employees or small business background checks better fit your needs, it’s likely time to...
Choosing a Background Screening Vendor: 6 Questions to Ask
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP October 27 2020There are a lot of factors that go into choosing a background screening vendor. Like any business partnership, you need to know what you want and ask the right questions. With over three decades of experience in this...
3 Ways Your Background Screening Partner Can Help You During COVID-19
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP October 19 2020Businesses must keep moving forward despite the COVID-19 pandemic if they want to survive the economic impact it has created. This means services that help keep businesses running, including pre-employment background...
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