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Thought leadership pieces from seasoned experts in the identity & background screening field
How Quantisal™ Transforms Oral Drug Tests
Discover how Quantisal™ simplifies oral drug testing with tamper-proof collection and lab-ready results.
Employer’s Guide to Return-to-Duty Drug and Alcohol Testing
Stay compliant with return-to-duty and post-accident drug and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive positions. Learn key steps, timelines, and rules.
DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Requirements
DOT drug test rules made simple. Discover who needs testing, when it’s required, and how to manage a compliant drug and alcohol testing program.
What is Included in a Pre-Employment Physical Exam?
Discover what a pre-employment physical exam includes and how it ensures candidate readiness, workplace safety, and hiring compliance.
Rapid Drug Screen vs Lab Testing: What to Know
Find out when to use rapid drug screens or lab drug tests. Learn how five-panel drug tests support compliance and hiring decisions.
What is eCup+? The Future of Drug Screening Tech
Learn how eCup+ delivers instant screen drug test results and streamlines compliance with secure, digital workflows.
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...
Contingent Workers, Cybersecurity, and You
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 20 2020In today’s modern age, cybersecurity should be top of mind for any company. No business is ‘safe’ in the online world. In a 2018 survey, 67% of respondents—all small and mid-sized business owners—said they experienced...
What to Look for in an Applicant Tracking System
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 13 2020An applicant tracking system (ATS) is a vital tool that offers a variety of benefits to any business. Understanding and evaluating HR tech can be intimidating or even overwhelming; with hundreds of options to choose from,...
Why Staffing Agencies Need to Do Background Checks
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...
Cut & Paste Your Way to Remote Employee Engagement
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 1 2020I’ve had our team collect all the actions we have taken to educateand engage our new remote workforce. Hopefully, you canutilize this resource to cut and paste your way to remote employee engagement. It has been years...
Recruitment Strategy to Find the Best Candidates
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP February 17 2020Attracting the best candidates into your recruitment funnel isn’t always easy. Your company is one of many trying to secure top talent for your business, but there are several simple actions you can take to stand out...
How Does Turnaround Time Impact Applicant Retention?
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP February 10 2020Companies are constantly competing for the best talent. Each time you post a job advert, there are likely several other businesses looking to fill the exact same role. Every hiring manager wants to snap up the most...