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...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP May 27 2021 A background check is a useful tool when you want to verify the credentials of a potential hire. As an employer, conducting a criminal background check on future employees is an excellent way to ensure that your future...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP May 18 20202020 is a new year and the beginning of a brand-new decade. Now is a great time to stop and evaluate various aspects of your small business, including your employment screening program. Background screening is essential in...
BLOGTammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP May 11 2020Volunteer organizations often need all the help they can get—literally. Few nonprofit or charity organizations can say they’ve had a history of dealing with too many hands on deck. But volunteer organizations still need to...
BLOGTammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 15 2020In the wake of the recent recession, many companies are dropping traditional recruitment practices in favor of the convenience of contracting with staffing agencies. A staffing agency may be able to connect job seekers...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 29 2016 Most of us don’t want to see another person urinate in public, but did you know that such an offense is considered a sex offender crime? Before 1994, very few US states had laws requiring sex offenders register with...