BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP August 3 2016 At first glance, background screening seems to be a straightforward type of process. The information is at point A, so we retrieve it and report it back to point B. If it only were so easy. Background screening is a...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP June 14 2016 We’ve all heard of hard and soft skills, but do they aptly describe the breadth or depth of skills we might look for in candidates? Soft skills too often encompass social abilities and focus less on individual abilities...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP June 8 2016 Thanks to global groups like the Society for Human Resources (SHRM), HR professionals have several comprehensive sources of education and professional development available both online and in the real world. However, your...
A background check is a thorough look into a job applicant’s past that can help a company decide if the potential hire is worth their investment. This screening can provide a plethora of information, including your previous employment, education, or criminal...