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Thought leadership pieces from seasoned experts in the identity & background screening field
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...
An Intro to National Criminal Background Checks
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP May 13 2025When screening a potential new hire, you want to get the whole story. After thoroughly reviewing their professional qualifications, evaluating their personality, and reaching out to their references, the last major step is...
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.
What HR Should Know About EEOC-Compliant Background Checks
Understand the ins and outs of an EEOC-compliant employment background check.
Background Check Providers & Data Management
Understand what your background check provider should be doing to manage your data safely and securely.
4 Ways Applicant Advocates Improve Background Checks
Improve your background check experience with a company that prioritizes the candidate experience at every turn.
An Employer’s Guide to Managed Background Check Compliance
Discover how managed background check compliance and individualized assessment ensure fairness, reduce risks, and promote compliant hiring in your employer background check practices.
Why You Need a Background Check with Social Security Number Search
Understand the benefits of a background check with social security number search for your employer background check program.
An Introduction to Post-Hire Background Checks
Understand a key part of workplace safety and compliance: a post-hire background check policy for employees.
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.
6 Ways Your Business Can Improve Its Employer Brand
Discover six effective strategies to enhance your business's employer brand.
Busting 8 Myths About Background Check Organizations
The best background check sites put your mind at ease. Here are the 8 myths that don’t apply to the best background check organizations.
How to Review Your Background Check Provider
Wondering if your background check provider is still the best around? Use this checklist to review your current vendor and other background check companies.
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