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Thought leadership pieces from seasoned experts in the identity & background screening field
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
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 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?
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
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
Learn how eCup+ delivers instant screen drug test results and streamlines compliance with secure, digital workflows.
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...
Employee Monitoring: Building a Secure Workforce in the Utilities Industry
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP August 22 2022With a Serious Injuries & Fatalities (SIF) rate seven points higher than the all-industry SIF rate, it’s crucial that leaders in the utilities industry take every possible measure to mitigate risk and improve...
8 Ways to Reduce Turnover During the Hiring Process
Reduce turnover and retain talent during the Great Resignation with these 8 tips from HR professionals and business leaders.
How To Reduce Hiring Risk: 5 Risk Mitigation Methods
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP May 13 2022Building a safe environment and reducing risk go hand in hand. Employee onboarding serves as the first step in your company’s risk mitigation strategy. While hiring new employees is essential to growing your business, it’s...
7 Tips for Developing Inclusive Hiring Practices
Inclusive hiring practices should be on your DEI strategy. Work diversity and inclusion into your hiring policies with these 7 tips from business & HR leaders.
12 Strategies to Reduce Time-to-Hire
Reduce time it takes to hire talent without sacrificing quality. Read what 12 industry experts have to say about how to reduce your company’s time-to-hire.
Mentorship & Manufacturing: How to Leverage Coaching in the Workplace
Perform the role of HR in the manufacturing sector by attracting & retaining qualified talent. Here are 5 things to consider when starting a mentorship program.