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Drug and Alcohol Abuse Spike During the Holidays

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Spike During the Holidays


For most of us, the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year. Unfortunately, it can also be a dangerous time of the year for some. During the Christmas and new year period, drunk driving accidents increase.

Rolling Background Checks Take Off in 2019

Rolling Background Checks Take Off in 2019


Rolling background checks identify whether an employee was convicted of a crime, went bankrupt, or underwent any other life event that could affect their ability to optimally and safely perform their assigned job.

Rideshare Companies Implement Stricter Screening for Drivers

Rideshare Companies Implement Stricter Screening for Drivers


Just a few years ago, Uber and Lyft took the world by storm with their innovative driving service that millennials gravitated to without hesitation. Convenience, ease, and affordability allowed Uber Technologies Inc. to become a staple around the world.

Real-time Employment Screening Increases in Popularity

Real-time Employment Screening Increases in Popularity


Most companies cover first base by pre-screening job applicants prior to employment, but what about second and third base? Make sure all your bases are covered!

Human Resources Legal Glossary for Dummies

Human Resources Legal Glossary for Dummies


Whether you’re a seasoned HR aficionado or fresh out of school, there are endless practices, techniques, and terminology to learn in human resources.

Save 50% Off Your Annual Bulk MVR Order

Save 50% Off Your Annual Bulk MVR Order


SAVE 50% OFF BULK MVR … How to Submit Your Order … • Download our MVR spreadsheet order form. • Fill out the form with 50 or more personnel for MVR screening. • Email your completed order form to orders@kressinc.com before January 1. • Done! You just saved 50 percent off.

Weekend Roundup: Office Christmas Party No-nos, Why People Quit, and More

Weekend Roundup: Office Christmas Party No-nos, Why People Quit, and More


The holidays are just around the corner, which means it’s time for office Christmas parties. Today, discover how to keep employees from harming their reputations (and yours) at these annual shindigs.

How OSHA's Stance on Post-incident Drug Testing Affects Your Business

How OSHA's Stance on Post-incident Drug Testing Affects Your Business


Too many employers don’t stop to consider what they will do if an on-the-job accident occurs. Serious costs can be incurred in the form of insurance premiums and deductibles, workers’ comp, and even lawsuits.

Download Your Guide to Random Drug Testing

Download Your Guide to Random Drug Testing


If you’ve seen the news lately, you know why it’s more important than ever for businesses to implement thorough, professional, ran­dom drug testing programs.

A Random Drug Testing Checklist

A Random Drug Testing Checklist


Random drug testing is often a difficult practice to approach for businesses in all industries. Both established and growing businesses need the same questions answered in regard to how they should implement a random drug-test program.

Weekend Roundup: Total EEOC Fines in 2018, Equal Pay Law, and More

Weekend Roundup: Total EEOC Fines in 2018, Equal Pay Law, and More


Is your workplace anti-discrimination policy up to date? You may want to give it another look after hearing this sobering fact:

Weekend Roundup: Equal-pay Lawsuit, Background Checks for Teachers, and More

Weekend Roundup: Equal-pay Lawsuit, Background Checks for Teachers, and More


We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Welcome back! In this week’s top pre-employment news, Denton County, Texas will pay six figures to a doctor who sued after receiving less pay than her male colleagues.

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