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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.
Are Applicant Tracking Systems Worth it for SMBs?
Keeping up with small business trends only gets you so far. Here are some of the advantages an ATS can offer a growing SMB.
How to Conduct Successful Remote Interviews
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 27 2020Recent health concerns have caused many companies to implementsocial distancing and work-from-home policies. But even before the emergence of COVID-19, companies all over the world were pivoting towards remote...
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...