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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.
How To Organize an Annual Daily Employee Raffle
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP November 29 2018 My daughter and I have a tradition. We go out on Black Friday and shop for all the best deals: everything from KitchenAid Mixers to DeWalt power tools. We do it as a gift of appreciation to all of our employees and to...
How to Throw a Thanksgiving Party at Work
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP November 15 2018 Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays here at InfoMart. It’s a day to come together with people we care about, give thanks, and, of course, eat amazing food. We’ve had thirty years to perfect our office...
How Ridesharing Can Keep Riders’ Trust
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP November 7 2018 Ten years ago, the cardinal rule of the internet was to never under any circumstances give out your location or agree to meet strangers. It’s safe to say that times have changed. Ridesharing apps enable people to hire...
3 Reasons Small Businesses Should Hire Freelancers
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP September 27 2018In today’s booming gig economy, small business owners shouldn’t just look at freelancers as a competitive advantage; they should look at them as skilled specialists that can be leveraged for select projects. Here’s...
5 Tricks to Treat Your Employees This Halloween
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP October 24 2018 It’s scary how InfoMart’s employee engagement program – The House of IM – manages to up the excitement factor of our Halloween event every year. Here are the tips and tricks we’ve gleaned from years of putting on this...
How Talent Analytics Can Help Grow Your Small Business
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP October 17 2018 In the last 20 years, candidate screening and hiring has been automated. However, the hiring manager still needs to make a decision on hundreds of candidates. Years ago, people told hiring managers to “go with their...