As with many things, 2020 serves as a meridian that separates modern healthcare and its recent evolution. Just as we use the standard notations of BCE and CE to reference historical dates, “Pre-pandemic” and “Post Pandemic” are finding common reference in the vernacular of medical professionals worldwide. The healthcare system as a whole faced major […]
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Background screening certainly has its complexities. However, the basics don’t need to be complicated. Once an understanding of some general offerings is achieved, employers can better ensure they are receiving a screening solution that fits their needs as they assemble the next generation of talent for their workplace. While non-standardized search names and clever product
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Background checks can range from simple to very comprehensive. Depending on individual needs or employer requirements, checks will vary significantly in depth and detail. Which, of course, impacts completion timelines. Looking for a new job? Learn how a personal background check can help you in your job search! In the United States, organizations must comply
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Many employers, especially those hiring for positions in safety-sensitive environments, must look beyond standard criminal background checks and drug testing solutions to adequately screen their prospective hires. Such employers may seek occupational health screening solutions. The purpose of these solutions is to assess a candidate’s physical and mental suitability for a job by identifying potential
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We frequently get questions regarding drug tests and substance screening practices—and understandably so. Employers want to make sure they are implementing the best processes for their needs while offering the most comfortable experience possible to their candidates. While it may seem as simple as collecting a quick urine sample and getting an instant result, there
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Background checks tell a powerful story—a story that can significantly impact employment, residence, and reputation. The accuracy of each background check is very important. For this reason, reputable screening companies place considerable emphasis on quality assurance and compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)—the federal law that protects consumers from erroneous consumer report information. But even with
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A common question we receive from both individuals seeking a personal background check and employers is, “How far back does a background check go?” As is often the case in background screening, the answer isn’t exactly straightforward. No background check is created equal. Each report undergoes nuance, and this nuance increases with the complexity of
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Employment drug testing loves its acronyms, and “MRO” is among the most relevant to both employer and job candidate/employee. A Medical Review Officer (MRO) is a licensed physician who acts as an advocate for the donor, working to ensure the integrity of the drug screening process. The MRO is responsible for evaluating laboratory drug test
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Artificial intelligence is still in its toddler stage– now able to walk effectively but somewhat clumsily. There is uncertainty surrounding future regulation, which presents concern for AI’s innovative users. HR, in particular, has to tiptoe somewhat of a fine line as an industry legally obligated to avoid employment biases and discrimination. Unfortunately, AI bias abounds
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According to the American Addition Centers, 16.7 percent of Americans (aged 12 and older) battled a substance use disorder in the past year. Studies show that workers with a substance use disorder (SUD) miss, on average, two weeks more of work per year than their peers while spending much less time with a single employer,
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