HR Leadership Blogs
Thought leadership pieces from seasoned experts in the identity & background screening field
4 Tips for Recruiting Hourly Employees
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP October 28 2019Hourly employees can be found in almost any industry, from food service to retail to hospitality. No matter what business you’re in, though, finding quality hourly employees can be a challenge. While salaried employees...
What is a Diploma Mill?
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP September 3 2019A diploma mill, sometimes called a degree mill, is a fraudulent university that sells diplomas and transcripts rather than an education. These institutions specialize in trying to dupe employers and sometimes students...
How New Pre-Employment Marijuana Drug Test Laws Will Impact Your Screening Program
BLOG June 25 2019Laws governing marijuana use are changing rapidly, and InfoMart is here to keep you up to date on the latest legislation. Following closely on the heels of a similar law in New York City, effective January 1, 2020, it will be unlawful for Nevada...
How to Engage Your Staff to Give Back
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 8 2019April is National Autism Awareness Month, a cause that hits home for a lot of InfoMart’s family and children. One of InfoMart’s employee engagement committees—I’M Giving—spearheaded our fundraising efforts last year, and...
7 Low-Cost Ways to Appreciate Your Employees
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 16 2019Employee recognition is a crucial component of employee engagement and should be part of your office culture all year round. But like most business owners, you’re probably on a strict budget. How do you show your...
Creative Hiring in a Robust Economy with Low Unemployment
BLOG Marco R. Piovesan February 18 2019Like many of you, I’m thrilled to see the US economy improving. It offers a job to nearly every American, who get to enjoy actual salary increases for the first time in years. This is an optimistic era in US economic history,...
8 AI Trends Heading to HR Departments in 2019
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP January 14 2019It’s no secret that artificial intelligence is going to change almost every industry. AI in HR is no longer a matter of if—it’s a when. Each year has brought new startups, new technology, and new innovations. 2019 will...
Small Business Trends for 2019
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP January 11 2019 The holidays are over, the new year is here, and it’s time for everyone to get back to work. One way to get rid of the “holiday hangover” is to start putting your thoughts toward the opportunities and challenges of the...
The Ultimate Employee Engagement Event: Part II
BLOG The Ultimate Employee Engagement Event: Part IITammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP December 6 2018 In last week’s blog, I explained the importance of an annual employee awards ceremony for employee engagement and described my best practices for designing an elegant...
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