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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.
Background Checks for Youth Sports Coaches
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP November 8 2016 When was the last time you saw that a sports player, coach, or fan had acted so inappropriately at a game that he or she made the news? Probably not so long ago, particularly since we’re in the middle of football...
Common Background Checks on Sports Players, Front Office, Others
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP November 3 2016 We all have our favorite sports and our favorite teams, and we all love to gossip about them. Whether it’s a player or a coach, each person who works on for a sports teams might as well have a spotlight aimed directly...
Three Ways Professional References Help You Source Great Talent
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP October 20 2016 While criminal records and education history can confirm a candidate’s qualifications and forecast potential security risks, there is no database available to report on an applicant’s work ethic. That’s why one of the...
Background Check Essentials for California Healthcare Education
The healthcare education industry in California faces a unique set of challenges when placing students in clinical settings. Both the hospital and sponsoring educational institution are up against enormous legal and financial risks, and conducting background checks...
Retail Background Screening Boosts Loss Prevention Strategies
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP September 20 2016 Retail businesses are at the heart of the U.S. economy and include national chains, regional convenience shops, and local stores. According to the National Retail Federation, retail contributes $2.6 trillion to the...
What to Look for in a Vendor Background Check Policy
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP September 13 2016 Quality is everything when it comes to hiring a vendor to conduct your pre-employment background screenings. Accurate information must be obtained from reputable sources and personal information must be protected....