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Thought leadership pieces from seasoned experts in the identity & background screening field
A Primer on County Criminal Background Checks
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP June 10 2025A county background check is one of the most reliable ways to verify an applicant’s criminal history. Since many criminal offenses are prosecuted at the county level, these searches provide direct access to court records,...
Employers Guide to Statewide Criminal Background Checks
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP May 26 2025When it comes to hiring, missing a red flag in the wrong state can put your company at risk. Making the right hiring decisions requires accurate information. A statewide criminal background check helps employers find...
An Intro to National Criminal Background Checks
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP May 13 2025When screening a potential new hire, you want to get the whole story. After thoroughly reviewing their professional qualifications, evaluating their personality, and reaching out to their references, the last major step is...
Guide to Employment Background Check Compliance
Employment background check compliance can be complex. Dive into this overview of the FCRA, EEOC, and the ban the box regulations.
What HR Should Know About EEOC-Compliant Background Checks
Understand the ins and outs of an EEOC-compliant employment background check.
Background Check Providers & Data Management
Understand what your background check provider should be doing to manage your data safely and securely.
4 Ways Applicant Advocates Improve Background Checks
Improve your background check experience with a company that prioritizes the candidate experience at every turn.
An Employer’s Guide to Managed Background Check Compliance
Discover how managed background check compliance and individualized assessment ensure fairness, reduce risks, and promote compliant hiring in your employer background check practices.
Essential Guide to Background Check Disclosure and Authorization Forms
Understand the ins and outs of background check disclosure and authorization forms with this quick guide.
Understanding Ban the Box Law & Fair Chance Hiring
What is ban the box? Ban the box laws restrict employers from inquiring about criminal records before offering employment.
8 Services for a Modern Employee Background Check
Modern background check programs include social media checks, MVR monitoring, criminal monitoring, the right employee drug test, and more.
A Guide to Employee Drug Testing Service
Create your ideal employee drug screening program. Understand employee drug testing services with this helpful guide.
An Introduction to Social Media Background Checks
Reveal info about candidates with social media background checks. Social media screening uncovers racism, violence, and illegal activity.
An Introduction to Continuous Criminal Record Checks
Improve employee background checks with a continuous criminal record check solution. Learn about criminal record search monitoring.
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