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.
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....
Vendor Screening Services vs Due Diligence
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP March 24 2017 In an increasingly global world, solely background screening your employees no longer meets the threshold necessary for risk mitigation and protecting your company. It’s become common for companies to outsource work...
Canada Is Legalizing Marijuana – What Does That Mean for Me?
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 13 2017 With the recent news revealing that Canada has introduced a bill to legalize recreational marijuana use, making it the second nation to authorize marijuana for the entire country, many companies are left wondering how...
Should There Be Drug Testing in Sports?
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP March 15 2017 In 1998, fans of professional baseball held their breath as Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa battled it out to see who could break Roger Maris’s home run record by the end of the season. On September 8, McGwire triumphed with...
Post-offer Pre-Employment Testing
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP March 15 2017 Reducing risk in your hiring decision is one of the most important challenges any human resources department can face. Hiring a new employee can cost thousands of dollars in onboarding and orientation, but they can cost...