What We Think
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.
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...
Onboarding vs Background Checks: Why You Can’t Afford Not to Screen
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP December 11 2017Understandably, as you consider implementing a screening program for the first time or begin evaluating your existing screening program, you may ask, how much does a background check cost? It might be tempting to skimp...
Common Misconceptions About Drug Testing
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP September 11 2017Hiring managers considering whether to drug test job candidates must contend with a plethora of myths about the practice. Many fallacies about drug testing are posted on the Internet and misinform both job applicants...
The Legal Substance of Abuse: Prescription Drugs
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP June 13 2017 With the legalization of medicinal marijuana gaining traction in more than 26 states as well as 7 states and the District of Columbia for recreational use, changes in hiring parameters are the hot topic of the season....
HR Buying & Procurement: The Missing Link
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP May 30 2017 This conference season, talent acquisition and procurement lie in the forefront of our thoughts. Potential partnerships pile up and new opportunities lie in the palm of your hand via business cards and information sheets....