Background Check Services Blogs
Thought leadership pieces from seasoned experts in the identity & background screening field
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...
Busting 7 Myths About Background Screening
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP August 12 2019It’s no secret that the background screening industry has been subject to bad press in the past. Thorough and compliant processes minimize risk and a comprehensive applicant support system rectifies errors quickly....
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...
3 Reasons Small Businesses Should Hire Freelancers
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP October 31 2018 In today’s booming gig economy and low unemployment, small business owners should look to freelancers as a competitive advantage. Hiring freelancers gives access to the skills and expertise of a specialist on...
What You Need to Know About Marijuana
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP September 18 2018 Marijuana legalization is one of the most often discussed news topics today. Though it has been considered a Schedule I drug since 1970, thirty states and the District of Columbia have legalized it in some form....
4 Tips for Improving Your Background Checks
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP October 4 2018 Running background checks on candidates is a crucial step in the recruiting process. Making a bad placement can sour a relationship with a client or cost your company valuable resources. But background checks can be...
Hiring Took Longer in 2017: Identity Tech Is the Solution
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP May 22 2018 A study by Glassdoor found that the interview process got longer last year. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) accounted the rise in process times to company procedures, regulations varying across industries,...
The Most Underutilized HR Resource: People Analytics
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 4 2018 New HR tools are emerging: biometrics, IoT, and digital assistance to advance HR performance. The most underutilized HR resource, and potentially the highest ROI, is people and talent analytics. Whether you’re a small to...
Onboarding vs Background Checks: Why You Can’t Afford Not to Screen
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP December 11 2017As companies begin strategizing for the new year, managers start to prepare next year's budgets. It might be tempting to skimp on your background screening program, but—in addition to protecting both your company and...
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