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Thought leadership pieces from seasoned experts in the identity & background screening field
How Quantisal™ Transforms Oral Drug Tests
Discover how Quantisal™ simplifies oral drug testing with tamper-proof collection and lab-ready results.
Employer’s Guide to Return-to-Duty Drug and Alcohol Testing
Stay compliant with return-to-duty and post-accident drug and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive positions. Learn key steps, timelines, and rules.
DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Requirements
DOT drug test rules made simple. Discover who needs testing, when it’s required, and how to manage a compliant drug and alcohol testing program.
What is Included in a Pre-Employment Physical Exam?
Discover what a pre-employment physical exam includes and how it ensures candidate readiness, workplace safety, and hiring compliance.
Rapid Drug Screen vs Lab Testing: What to Know
Find out when to use rapid drug screens or lab drug tests. Learn how five-panel drug tests support compliance and hiring decisions.
What is eCup+? The Future of Drug Screening Tech
Learn how eCup+ delivers instant screen drug test results and streamlines compliance with secure, digital workflows.
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...
What Violations Can Land You on a Sex Offender Registry?
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 29 2016 Most of us don’t want to see another person urinate in public, but did you know that such an offense is considered a sex offender crime? Before 1994, very few US states had laws requiring sex offenders register with...
Gifts for Admin Appreciation Day & When Not to Give a Gift
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 27 2016In my early 20’s, I was an administrative assistant (Admin) to Paul Zane Pilzer and Alan M. May. Mr. May returned from New York and gave the receptionist that worked for me a beautiful silk scarf for Administrative...
9 Ways to Celebrate Administrative Professionals Day
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 26 2016 Administrative professionals are important, though we may not say it enough. They make things work. Every task or detail you might forget about, your Admin remembers. When you need information, Admin gets it for you....
5 Differences Among Small, Medium, and Large Background Check Companies
When InfoMart first started as a small business more than 30 years ago, we had to discover the best ways to find the information companies needed, deliver that information, and ensure our clients were satisfied. Background check companies were new then. Over the...
7 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Work
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP March 14 2016 St. Patrick’s Day is the best thing since Christmas. I particularly love how this holiday has evolved in the US to become this inclusive amalgam of cheerful colors, folklore, and friendship. On March 17th, we’re all...
The Impact When Caregiver Site Provides Inaccurate Data
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP March 3 2016 My 94-year-old great-aunt suffers from Alzheimer’s. While she still paints, kayaks, and does tai-chi, she also requires full-time care to keep her on track. Our family used a major online caretaker placement service to...