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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...
Staffing in a Time of Low Unemployment
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP September 27 2018 Low unemployment is the upside to a strong, healthy economy, but it comes with its own challenges, especially for recruiting. Recruiting in low unemployment is difficult and puts a great deal of pressure on staffing...
The Importance of Trust in the Sharing Economy
BLOG Marco R. Piovesan July 17 2018 Sharing and gig economy companies have revolutionized the way people go about their daily lives. Your average person can vacation in Miami and enjoy an extended stay at a luxurious Airbnb for a fraction of the cost of a hotel....
How to Add a Health & Wellness Program to Your SMB
As a recognized Psychologically Healthy Workplace, we know that a healthy workplace is crucial to your company’s success and prosperity.
HR & AI: 6 Changes AI Will Bring To Your HR Process
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 4 2018 The dichotomy between people and technology poses a threat to most in Human Resources, but to me, the combination is as exciting as it is inevitable. Integrating AI into HR escalates the inevitable, replacing employees as...
Three Strategies to Decrease Hiring Costs in Food Service
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP January 25 2018 High attrition rates are common in the food service industry, and they have increased annually for the past five years. With turnover costing employers roughly $3,500 per employee, the benefits of retention ultimately...
Creating a Culture of “Kaizen” for Your Company
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP December 19 2017 Keeping pace with advances in technology requires a continuous hunger for education and a passion for professional development—not only for myself but for our entire organization. This is especially true as a...