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Thought leadership pieces from seasoned experts in the identity & background screening field
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...
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...
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...
The Tech Your Workplace Needs During COVID-19
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP September 28 2020COVID-19 has changed the landscape of work seemingly overnight. Companies are struggling to find a new normal amidst a sea of recommendations and best practices for a problem no one has ever encountered before....
Temperature Check at Work: A Guide to the Best Thermometers
BLOGTammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP August 19 2020As we all try to find our footing and discover a new normal following the COVID-19 pandemic, many workplaces are taking extra precautions to ensure their employees are healthy when they come in to work. These protective...
Back to Work Strategies During COVID-19 Re-entry
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP August 24 2020As cases begin to decline in some areas, businesses must adjust, find the new normal, and plan for COVID re-entry. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided guidelines for workplaces to minimize...
3 Steps You Must Take Before Onboarding New HR Tech
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP June 29 2020 HR technology has redefined how human resources can work for your company. The idea behind these services and solutions is to free up time for your HR department to focus on employees, lifting the burden of tedious...
Identity Tech: The Solution for the New World of Work
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP June 8 2020As we all begin to consider what social distancing will look like for workplaces, the need for digital hiring solutions becomes even more apparent. Recruitment has been headed in the digital direction for years—ushering in...
Background Checks for Temporary Employees
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP June 1 2020Thanks to the shifting dynamics of the sharing and gig economy workforce, we often see companies turning to temporary and contract workers to supplement their permanent staff during peak seasons and for short-term projects....
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