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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.
Employee Engagement Strategies for Giving Back
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 8 2019April is National Autism Awareness Month, a cause that hits home for a lot of InfoMart’s family and children. One of InfoMart’s employee engagement committees—I’M Giving—spearheaded our fundraising efforts last year, and...
How to Show Appreciation to Employees: 7 Low-Cost Ways
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 16 2019Employee recognition is a crucial component of employee engagement and should be part of your office culture all year round. But like most business owners, you’re probably on a strict budget. How do you show your...
Creative Hiring in a Robust Economy with Low Unemployment
BLOG Marco R. Piovesan February 18 2019Like many of you, I’m thrilled to see the US economy improving. It offers a job to nearly every American, who get to enjoy actual salary increases for the first time in years. This is an optimistic era in US economic history,...
Healthcare Background Checks and Hiring: Best Practices
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP February 13 2019For the first time in human history, the number of people over 65 will outnumber children under the age of 5. This is due to a more robust understanding of geriatric conditions and an increased life expectancy. As a...
The Ultimate Employee Engagement Event: Part II
BLOG The Ultimate Employee Engagement Event: Part IITammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP December 6 2018 In last week’s blog, I explained the importance of an annual employee awards ceremony for employee engagement and described my best practices for designing an elegant...
The Ultimate Employee Engagement Event: Part I
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP December 4 2018 Good employee engagement is about strategy and preparation. When you create a positive experience for your employees, they walk away feeling happier and more productive. Both are crucial to the success of your...