How to Review Your Background Check Provider
Wondering if your background check provider is still the best around? Use this checklist to review your current vendor and other background check companies.
How to Review Your Background Check Provider
Social Media Screening
Popular Background Checks for Nonprofits
Popular Background Checks for Nonprofits
BLOGTammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP December 12 2022Nonprofit organizations need all the help they can get; it’s rare to hear about a nonprofit or charity that struggles from having too many volunteers. However, nonprofits must ensure the safety of their staff, other...
Are Social Media Background Checks Legal?
Are Social Media Background Checks Legal?
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP October 7 2022Running a social media background check is a valuable way to find information about a potential new hire. It paints a fuller, more detailed picture of candidates since it includes additional details that employers would...
Why Staffing Agencies Need to Do Background Checks
Why Staffing Agencies Need to Do Background Checks
BLOGTammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 15 2020In the wake of the recent recession, many companies are dropping traditional recruitment practices in favor of the convenience of contracting with staffing agencies. A staffing agency may be able to connect job seekers...
3 Hiring Risks in the Entertainment Industry
3 Hiring Risks in the Entertainment Industry
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP November 11 2019The entertainment industry is one of the few that never lacks for talent. Whether it’s film, sports, or even Broadway, there will never be a shortage of camera operators, makeup artists, or writers. In an industry...
3 Best Practices for Hiring in the Education Industry
3 Best Practices for Hiring in the Education Industry
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP August 26 2019Universities, colleges, and schools across the country face more hiring challenges than ever. In addition to hiring personnel that are qualified, experienced, and safe to be around students, educational institutions are...