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Featured Drug Screening May 17, 2019

3 Reasons to Give Recovering Addicts a Shot at Employment

It’s understandable that some employers might be leery about hiring recovering addicts. After all, if a person’s struggles with drugs or alcohol become overwhelming enough that they had to seek help, who’s to say those struggles won’t return someday?

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3 Reasons to Give Recovering Addicts a Shot at Employment

Drug Screening May 17, 2019

Why are U.S. Workforce Drug Testing Positivity Rates at a Historic High?

It’s not just your imagination—more American workers appear to be using drugs.

Criminal Background Checks Apr 25, 2019

How Background Checks Actually Stop Fraud

According to a recent report from the American Institute of Certified Fraud Examiners, employers lose five percent of their gross sales to fraud.

HR Best Practices Apr 25, 2019

6 Tips for More Effective Job Postings

Nationwide, the unemployment rate is currently under four percent.

HR Best Practices Apr 25, 2019

Why Are Falsified Education Histories So Common on Resumes?

It’s just a fact:

Compliance Apr 25, 2019

The Most Important Step to Maintaining FCRA Compliance

As any experienced hiring manager can tell you, the hiring process can be both exciting and a little nerve-wracking.

HR Best Practices Apr 25, 2019

4 Critical Drug-testing Don’ts for Employers

We don’t have to tell you why it’s important to drug-test employees and job candidates: Drug abuse and addiction at work can have severe consequences for your business.

Company Culture Apr 25, 2019

3 Tips to Retain Your Most Valuable Employees

After you put in the time, effort and investment to hire the best employees possible, losing them can be a frustrating waste of resources.

Compliance Apr 25, 2019

Why Do Cities Keep Passing Salary History Bans?

New York City, Philadelphia, and now Cincinnati have all passed legislation forbidding employers from asking job applicants about their salary history, and they’re not alone.