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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.
4 Tips for Recruiting Hourly Employees
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP October 28 2019Hourly employees can be found in almost any industry, from food service to retail to hospitality. No matter what business you’re in, though, recruiting hourly employees who are quality talent can be a challenge. While...
Solving the Engineer Skills Shortage: 5 Tips
BLOG Solving the Engineer Shortage: 5 Tips for Hiring in the Auto Industry Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP August 29 2019Several specialized industries are facing a talent shortage, but nowhere is this more obvious than the engineer skills shortage in the automotive...
What is a Diploma Mill?
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP September 3 2019A diploma mill, sometimes called a degree mill, is a fraudulent university that sells diplomas and transcripts rather than an education. These institutions specialize in trying to dupe employers and sometimes students...
3 Best Practices for Hiring in the Education Industry
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP August 26 2019Universities, colleges, and schools across the country face more hiring challenges than ever. In addition to hiring personnel that are qualified, experienced, and safe to be around students, educational institutions are...
Background Checks for the Automotive Industry: A Checklist
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP August 19 2019The automotive industry is a specialized field that requires a variety of skilled talent, from customer service and sales representatives to high-tech automotive engineers. Each employee needs to be vetted and screened...
6 Ways to Combat the Truck Driver Shortage
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP June 15 2019No matter how you slice it, one thing is certain: there is a truck driver shortage. Industry experts say the current truck driver shortage is the result of a perfect storm: the economy is doing well and that creates...