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Thought leadership pieces from seasoned experts in the identity & background screening field
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...
What’s Included in Background Checks for Sororities & Fraternities?
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP August 22 2023You may be familiar with the services a pre-employment background check includes. However, if you’re looking to background check sorority or fraternity members instead, the list will be a bit different. For example, you...
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...
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...
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...
FCRA Compliant Pre-Employment Background Checks
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP January 17 2023In today’s market, running background checks on potential employees is considered a common and intelligent best practice. However, the process calls for careful consideration of many details. The FCRA (Fair Credit...
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...
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