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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...
5 Types of People Greek Organizations Need to Background Check
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP July 25 2023It takes a village to make a Greek group on campus shine. Between the students, workers, and volunteers affiliated with your sorority or fraternity, there are many different types of people to keep tabs on. Regardless of...
5 Best Practices For Greek Member Background Checks
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP July 18 2023Background checks for sororities and fraternities are gaining popularity. Why? Many Greek organizations have been publicly criticized, put on probation, or kicked off campus due to violations. Usually, it’s just a few...
4 Benefits of FACIS® Healthcare Background Screening
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP July 5 2023Healthcare fraud is an issue that results in billions of dollars lost each year and negatively impacts everyone. If we don’t do everything in our power to prevent fraud and abuse crimes within our healthcare system, it...
6 Essential Tools For Managing a Remote Workforce
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP June 26 2023The post-COVID world of work has confronted businesses with a wealth of new challenges. Luckily, HR tech companies are creating plenty of cutting-edge tools that make adapting with the times much easier. Whether the...
3 Ways Your Background Screening Partner Can Help During a Crisis
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP May 19 2023Survival in the business world depends on a company’s ability to persevere when a crisis hits. That being said, its support network is often the deciding factor on whether a company will sink or float. That’s why...
Understanding Healthcare Background Check Requirements
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 28 2023 Before hiring any healthcare professional, it’s critical to have a strong healthcare background check policy. Policies for medical background checks include criminal records checks, drug screening, professional license...