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Thought leadership pieces from seasoned experts in the identity & background screening field
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
What’s included in a Social Security Number Search?
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP November 16 2022Pre-employment background screening is an essential tool for human resources professionals. Many factors go into running a professional background check, but the key element of a successful background check is a social...
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...
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