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How Talented Workers Get Hooked on Drugs (and How to Get Them Off)

It’s no secret that drugs have seeped into the workforce in nearly every industry in the U.S. USA Today recently reported the results of a survey in which 23 percent of U.S. workers who responded say they have used drugs or alcohol on the job.

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Compliance Doesn’t Have to be Complex
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Compliance Doesn’t Have to be Complex

If you’re a small business owner that provides B2B services to larger corporations…

Job Interview Horror Stories
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Job Interview Horror Stories

A job interview can tell you a lot about the person you’re considering hiring, such as whether their skills are a good fit, how motivated they are to succeed…

These Industries are Most at Risk from Opioid Abuse
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These Industries are Most at Risk from Opioid Abuse

Opioid abuse in the United States isn’t limited to a single industry or social class.

What’s Included in a Background Check?
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What’s Included in a Background Check?

Most employers understand why they need to run background checks on the people they hire:

How to Answer Hard Questions from Job Candidates
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How to Answer Hard Questions from Job Candidates

Job interviews can be tough on job candidates—anyone who has ever looked for a job can tell you that.

What is a Preferred Vendor?
Compliance

What is a Preferred Vendor?

Did you know that KRESS is a preferred compliance vendor for ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, Marathon, Sinclair, Firestone, Goodyear, and many more of the world’s most successful companies?

Why Summertime Should Be Prime Time for Hiring
HR Best Practices

Why Summertime Should Be Prime Time for Hiring

Just like the weather, hiring trends change with the seasons. The new year tends to start with a bang as many companies have a fresh budget to spend.

Lies, Lies, Lies: 3 Résumé Fraud Horror Stories
HR Best Practices

Lies, Lies, Lies: 3 Résumé Fraud Horror Stories

You’ve been searching for a great job candidate for weeks for your open position.

Driver Monitoring—When Annual MVRs Aren’t Enough
Transportation

Driver Monitoring—When Annual MVRs Aren’t Enough

If you employ drivers, there’s a great chance you know all about motor vehicle record checks (MVRs).

How to Prepare Your Workforce for the Next Recession
HR Best Practices

How to Prepare Your Workforce for the Next Recession

You’ve probably heard the warnings by now:

3 Common FCRA Compliance Catastrophes
Compliance

3 Common FCRA Compliance Catastrophes

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is rarely at the top of most employers’ and HR professionals’ concerns.

Can Employers Require Vaccines Before Hiring?
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Can Employers Require Vaccines Before Hiring?

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