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.
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....
Supplier Diversity Certification: Helpful or Moot?
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP August 25 2016 Certifications like MBE, WBE, SBE, and others create clear classifications for companies looking to expand their supplier chain into new markets. The organizations who grant the supplier diversity certification create...
Fingerprinting versus Criminal Background Checks
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP August 18 2016 Law enforcement makes their living catching bad guys, but that doesn’t always leave enough time to keep up with the paperwork. The fractured nature of the criminal justice system tends to leave a lot of gaps in...
Teach Me Tuesdays at InfoMart
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP August 9 2016 Employee training and development is always in the forefront at InfoMart. From the first day of employment, to even me after 26 years, having a tour on how we process a specific type of information. InfoMart most...
InfoMart Releases New WebASAP
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP August 4 2016 In the business world, you have to innovate if you want to succeed consistently and for any extended period of time. I’ve seen businesses with great ideas falter after only a few years because their service went stale...