How Quantisal™ Transforms Oral Drug Tests
Discover how Quantisal™ simplifies oral drug testing with tamper-proof collection and lab-ready results.
Employer’s Guide to Return-to-Duty Drug and Alcohol Testing
Employer’s Guide to Return-to-Duty Drug and Alcohol Testing
Stay compliant with return-to-duty and post-accident drug and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive positions. Learn key steps, timelines, and rules.
DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Requirements
DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Requirements
DOT drug test rules made simple. Discover who needs testing, when it’s required, and how to manage a compliant drug and alcohol testing program.
What is Included in a Pre-Employment Physical Exam?
What is Included in a Pre-Employment Physical Exam?
Discover what a pre-employment physical exam includes and how it ensures candidate readiness, workplace safety, and hiring compliance.
Rapid Drug Screen vs Lab Testing: What to Know
Rapid Drug Screen vs Lab Testing: What to Know
Find out when to use rapid drug screens or lab drug tests. Learn how five-panel drug tests support compliance and hiring decisions.
What is eCup+? The Future of Drug Screening Tech
What is eCup+? The Future of Drug Screening Tech
Learn how eCup+ delivers instant screen drug test results and streamlines compliance with secure, digital workflows.
A Primer on County Criminal Background Checks
A Primer on County Criminal Background Checks
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP June 10 2025A county background check is one of the most reliable ways to verify an applicant’s criminal history. Since many criminal offenses are prosecuted at the county level, these searches provide direct access to court records,...
Employers Guide to Statewide Criminal Background Checks
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP May 26 2025When it comes to hiring, missing a red flag in the wrong state can put your company at risk. Making the right hiring decisions requires accurate information. A statewide criminal background check helps employers find...
3 Hacks to Help Secure Confidential Information About Job Candidates
3 Hacks to Help Secure Confidential Information About Job Candidates
Hiring managers who process employment applications come across a significant amount of confidential information about job candidates. This information is essential to conducting pre-employment background screenings and evaluating whether a candidate is right for a...
3 Questions to Ask When Building Your Perfect Screening Solution for Job Candidates
3 Questions to Ask When Building Your Perfect Screening Solution for Job Candidates
Many companies offer candidate screening services, but quality often varies. Some only offer a limited scope of background screening services. Others don’t follow industry best practices. Still others don’t conduct a wide enough inquiry to provide the information...
Should You Perform a Pre-Employment Credit Check?
Should You Perform a Pre-Employment Credit Check?
Hiring managers consider a wide range of information when evaluating an applicant for employment. This includes the applicant’s qualifications, education, and employment history. Hiring managers must also ensure that applicants don’t pose any risk to the company’s...
Restaurants and Fast-Food Chains: Hiring Non-U.S. Workers
Restaurants and Fast-Food Chains: Hiring Non-U.S. Workers
The debate over immigration reform shifts every day. However, for employers hiring non-U.S. workers, the rules are currently steadfast. There are several regulations employers must follow in order to comply with the government’s guidance, and these are especially...
Understanding the Most Common Lies Applied to Resumes
Understanding the Most Common Lies Applied to Resumes
As the economy improves, the job market becomes increasingly competitive. Although new jobs are being created, identifying qualified candidates for available positions grows more challenging for hiring managers. One reason for this is that job applicants want their...
What Does Your Social Media Profile Say About You?
What Does Your Social Media Profile Say About You?
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP July 2 2015Your social media profile can tell the world a lot about you. Once you post, your content is out there for everyone to see, including family members, employers, and people you may not even know. What does your social media...