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Thought leadership pieces from seasoned experts in the identity & background screening field
Where and How to Get a Background Check
Discover how to get a background check for employment, why a criminal background check is important, and what to look for in a background check company.
8 Modern Background Checking Services
Modern background check programs rely on these background checking services for comprehensive coverage. Find out how you match up.
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.
Understanding Healthcare Background Check Requirements
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 28 2023 Before hiring any healthcare professional, it’s critical to have a strong healthcare background check policy. Policies for medical background checks include criminal records checks, drug screening, professional license...
SMB Cybersecurity Guide: How to Build a Strong Plan Within Budget
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP January 31 2023 Has cybersecurity been put on the back burner at your growing enterprise? It makes sense: small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) typically have much to get done while working with limited resources and a tight budget....
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...
Popular Background Checks for Nonprofits
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP December 12 2022 Nonprofit 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 2022 Nurses 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...
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...