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An increase in jobless benefits claims leads some experts to believe the U.S. labor market is finally beginning to slow. That could be good news for many employers, especially since companies who want to hire seasonal guest workers on H-2B visas will now have to go through multiple lotteries first.

With the nationwide unemployment rate now at a 50-year low, finding and retaining qualified workplace talent has rarely presented more challenges.

Organizations complete background checks on employees for a variety of reasons, including regulatory compliance and basic security. At the end of the day, though, nearly all background check services are implemented to answer one, fundamental question: Is this job candidate being truthful?

KRESS is an experienced pre-employment screening provider with a reputation among employers for accurate results and superlative service. Now, we’ve been recognized by our peers, as well.

As an employer, you may be aware that the U.S. has a problem with opioids. These powerful prescription drugs have sparked a public health crisis nationwide that claims tens of thousands of lives each year and devastates local communities.

As U.S. job openings surge, workers are becoming much harder to find in certain industries.

These days, criminal background checks are just a fact of life for both job seekers and employers. The simple truth is that there are significant liabilities associated with employing someone, especially in safety-sensitive positions.

If your organization hasn’t gone over its background check forms in a while, now is the time: A U.S. Court of Appeals recently reconsidered discloser rules required by the FCRA.

Are you ready to be stressed out? You’d better be: Tax day is coming! Employers and employees across the nation are working hard to get their documents and spreadsheets in order for the IRS.

In recent years, the nationwide opioid epidemic has made headlines across the U.S. and forced employers from many different industries to reevaluate their drug screening policies as these medications become more and more prevalent.

Not all pre-employment screening providers are created equal. Some provide the bare minimum service they can get away with and are prone to serious errors and problems that can delay the hiring process indefinitely.

Have you seen a rise in absenteeism on the day after the big game? Many workplaces across the country are. Today’s Weekend Roundup includes a few tips on how to keep productivity and morale high on a rough Monday.