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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.
HR: First Line of Defense in Preventing Insider Cyber-Attacks
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP January 12 2017 The growing incidence of cyber-attacks is staggering, with 2016 being a record-breaking year. “There are 80 to 90 million plus cyber security events per year, with close to 400 new threats every minute, and up to 70...
Government Watch List Check Vs. Verified Watch List
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP December 29 2016 For years, employers have been searching through government watch list and federal debarment databases to verify that their applicants and employees are eligible to work for their companies. These databases can also...
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...
Background Checks for Nonprofits: How to Choose a Provider
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...
