In 2012, there were 259 million reported prescriptions for opioid pain medication, enough for every adult in the United States to have a bottle of pills. In 2017, that number increased by more than 7%. America is facing an opioid crisis. Semi-synthetic opioids...
Conducting drug and alcohol testing as part of a pre-employment screening process is an easy first step in hiring the right people. But knowing when – and how – to test existing employees is just as critical to maintaining a safe...
In the trucking industry, it’s critical to keep your drivers moving, especially when hauling time-sensitive freight such as produce, perishables and prescription drugs. If your drivers are pulled over for a violation, or if they can’t pass inspection at a weigh...
A pre-employment screening process often includes criminal history, background check and drug and alcohol testing. With this critical information, hiring managers can get the insight they need to hire the best candidate for the job. Yet it can be stressful to...
The percentage of working Americans testing positive for drugs climbed to its highest rate in 16 years in 2019, according to Quest Diagnostics, one of the largest drug-testing laboratories in the U.S. The company recently released the latest findings from the...
In many Human Resources (HR) departments, people are stretched thin. From writing and posting job ads and conducting multiple interviews to managing pre-employment paperwork and handling payroll details – while keeping track of ever-changing federal and state employment laws – HR...
Since 1966, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has ensured our nation has the safest, most efficient and modern transportation system in the world. To protect everyone on the roads, the DOT developed a rigorous set of regulations to guarantee that...
It can be challenging to properly screen job applicants – especially when your company has to fill multiple jobs in a short amount of time. Information obtained by a thorough pre-employee screening process can give hiring managers the information they need...
B&H Construction was founded in 1981 as a small roustabout company servicing the oil field industry. Now the company has five major operational hubs throughout Oklahoma and Texas, handling large-scale utility construction and oil drilling projects. Along with this growth came...
While many employers conduct drug and alcohol testing as part of their regular pre-employment screening process, they often find that knowing when to test existing employees can be more challenging. Best practices for testing existing employees vary depending on state laws...
As of January 2020, recreational marijuana was legalized in 11 states for adults over the age of 21, and marijuana for medical use was legal in 33 states. This uptick in legalized marijuana has created new challenges and risks for employers. Many...
A successful employee onboarding process is the beginning of a proactive, productive relationship with new employees. When done correctly, employment assessment and pre-employment testing help prevent turnover, low employee engagement, interpersonal conflict, injuries and theft before they can occur. The challenges...
