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 Reasons Why Background Checks are Vital for Restaurants
3 Reasons Why Background Checks are Vital for Restaurants
The restaurant industry doesn’t immediately come to mind when you think of the types of businesses most likely to conduct background screening on a new or potential employee. High employee turnover rates make the cost of background checks seem too prohibitive to...
What to Do: Incorrect Information on Your Background Check
What to Do: Incorrect Information on Your Background Check
The unthinkable has happened. You applied for your dream job and were awaiting the results of your background check when the potential employer contacted you and said you’d been passed over for the position. The hiring manager says that you failed your screening,...
Why Your Nonprofit Should Screen Volunteers
Why Your Nonprofit Should Screen Volunteers
A nonprofit business is often working to do the impossible - serve a community or cause while operating on as little money as possible. Employees are often told to work with what they’ve got, stretching supplies and welcoming any and all people who wish to help....
Why We Need Background Checks for Youth Sports Volunteers
Why We Need Background Checks for Youth Sports Volunteers
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP March 20 2015While after-school activities are an integral part of a child’s social development, parents are often wary of the individuals assigned to supervise their children on a regular basis.With many youth activities, such as...
How to Recognize Black History Month at Work
How to Recognize Black History Month at Work
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP February 27 2015Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate and educate your way to being a “Best Place to Work.” We usually see companies recognize BHM with sales and promotions, instead of celebrating and recognizing rich...
8 Tips for Recognizing Black History Month in the Workforce
8 Tips for Recognizing Black History Month in the Workforce
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP February 25 2015Corporate events range from simple to complex, but all events can contribute to developing your workforce culture and cultivating a “Best Place to Work.” Often, the perceived difficulty of planning, implementing, and...