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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.
Understanding the Most Common Lies Applied to Resumes
As the economy improves, the job market becomes increasingly competitive. Although new jobs are being created, identifying qualified candidates for available positions grows more challenging for hiring managers. One reason for this is that job applicants want their...
What Does Your Social Media Profile Say About You?
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP July 2 2015Your social media profile can tell the world a lot about you. Once you post, your content is out there for everyone to see, including family members, employers, and people you may not even know. What does your social media...
Diversity Inside the Workplace: A New Way of Doing Business
Research shows that companies with a more diverse staff, as well as vendor base, provide more enjoyable work environments. Diversity in the workplace is an idea that has existed for decades as the number one goal for companies across the world. When we encourage...
Hidden Dangers of DIY Background Checks
The risks of do-it-yourself versus hiring a professional are usually higher, and this is especially true with background screening. Why allow yourself to choose the cheaper route when you know the results will be less quality than your business deserves? When it...
Creating a Social Media Policy For the Workplace
The success of your business depends on a solid foundation of hard-working employees with a strong work ethic. Your employees must maintain productivity to increase profitability, but those goals can often be hindered because of social media. This could be due to...
Free Background Checks Leave Too Much to Chance
Hiring employees without conducting reasonable due diligence puts your company at risk and online database searches cannot protect you adequately. Many companies use discounted or free online background checks to gather information on employment candidates....