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

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.

Compliance Doesn’t Have to be Complex

Compliance Doesn’t Have to be Complex


If you’re a small business owner that provides B2B services to larger corporations, you probably know that the world’s most successful Fortune 500 Companies rely on their vendors to provide them with goods or services that allow them to run their businesses.

Job Interview Horror Stories

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, and if they’re able to perform well under pressure.

These Industries are Most at Risk from Opioid Abuse

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. The widespread availability of powerful painkillers claimed lives across the country in every social stratum. That doesn’t mean, however, that the risk of abuse and addiction is distributed evenly.

What’s Included in a Background Check?

What’s Included in a Background Check?


Most employers understand why they need to run background checks on the people they hire: to prevent fraud and ensure that they aren’t putting their business, their employees, and their customers at undue risk by hiring someone with a history of criminality.

How to Answer Hard Questions from Job Candidates

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?

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? It’s true! For the full list, click here.

Why Summertime Should Be Prime Time for Hiring

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. The fall months are also regarded as a peak hiring season, before slowing down during the winter holiday season.

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Age Discrimination, NH Okays Ban, Equal Pay

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Age Discrimination, NH Okays Ban, Equal Pay


After a downturn in business for a company in Houston, they conducted a reduction in force (“RIF”) terminating a 64-year-old employee, while retaining a 27-year-old employee. The 64-year-old filed suit under the ADEA.

Weekend Roundup: Sick Leave Ordinance, Nevada Nixes Marijuana Testing, Trucking Industry Reform

Weekend Roundup: Sick Leave Ordinance, Nevada Nixes Marijuana Testing, Trucking Industry Reform


Employers in San Antonio and Dallas need to be prepared to comply with a new sick leave ordinance for employees who work at least 80 hours per year in their respective cities. A violation of the ordinance can cost employers a $500 fine.

Weekend Roundup: New Jobs Report, Fentanyl’s Rise, and Salary-history Bans

Weekend Roundup: New Jobs Report, Fentanyl’s Rise, and Salary-history Bans


The U.S. economy is still adding jobs, but May continued a downward trend that could signal a coming recession. In other news, nonprescribed fentanyl is on the rise in drug screens, and employers and hiring managers are finding ways to cope with new salary-history bans.

Weekend Roundup: Federal Jobs Screening, Testing Truckers, and Smartphone Job Searches

Weekend Roundup: Federal Jobs Screening, Testing Truckers, and Smartphone Job Searches


Federal job applicants will not be required to divulge pretrial diversion programs on their applications after the White House withdrew proposed changes to established requirements.

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