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.
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...
How Entry-Level & Management Position Background Checks Differ
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP March 1 2016 Background checks are important for every position in your company, but running the same check for every potential hire will actually cause more issues than it may prevent. Each department has its own specific needs that...
Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs and WBEs
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP February 18 2016 January has been an exciting month for women-owned business enterprises (WBE)! Here on the home front, InfoMart has reestablished its certification with the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) in one...
3 Ways to Ensure You’re Getting Quality Reference Checks on Your Candidates
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP February 4 2016 Reference checks have long been a standard part of the hiring process and can be useful in assessing a candidate’s experience, abilities, and work ethic. Quality references can also shed light on a candidate’s daily...
2016 Predictions for the Background Screening Industry
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP January 26 2016 As the first month of 2016 comes to a close, we have collected thoughts from some industry leaders as to what we might expect in background screening this year. Legal issues will continue to pop up, and screening...