Drugs and alcohol permeate workplace environments more than we would like to think. A national survey on drug use and health published in 2015 provides some interesting insights on the relationship between drug/alcohol abuse, and employment. General Data The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimates that around 8.7 percent of full-time workers
Industries Most Impacted by Drug and Alcohol Abuse Read More »
We are happy to announce major updates to Peopletrail’s branding as well as the launch of an improved website, aimed to provide an enhanced user experience. At Peopletrail, we have always strived to be an industry leader in quality of service. Whether this be through screening fulfillment, support responsiveness, or technology upgrades, our sights are
Peopletrail Announces New Branding Changes Read More »
Have you ever thought what essential background screening details hiring managers demand? Whether you are hiring a new executive officer or an entry-level intern, the value of a good background check is immeasurable. So what are the essential questions to ask and boxes to click? At what point does a background check cross ethical and
Employee Background Details Demanded by Hiring Professionals Read More »
Top 5 Fastest-Growing Industries in the USA this Year – Whether you are an investor seeking to expand your portfolio or a businessperson seeking out the most profitable niche, the fastest-growing industries in the U.S. are those to keep an eye on. Below, we will address five of the (predicted) fastest-growing industries in the USA
Top 5 Fastest Growing Industries In The USA This Year Read More »
Sick leaves are a sensitive topic to address as a human resource department or a business owner. On the one hand, you have to appreciate that your employees have rights and be more productive when they are well. On the other hand, your company loses out on results by working with fewer staff than what
Employees Asking For Too Many Sick Leaves? Read More »
Most economists in the United States have noticed that inflation statistics and behavior has been unpredictable compared to the past. Predictions used to correlate unemployment with inflation in the past decades have been unstable and challenging the existing models. A model referred to as the Phillips’s Curve has been for years to study and predict
How is the Recent Rise in Inflation Affecting Unemployment? Read More »
John C. Maxwell, a best-selling author in the New York Times, once wrote that growth is the one great thing that separates the successful and the non-successful people. He believed that when he saw someone starting to stray away from the pack, it was nearly always because of personal growth. Personal development is when someone
How are personal development and workplace culture related? Read More »
Restrictions on Background Checks in California – What HR needs to Hear! There has been a shift in how you can legally conduct background checks in California. The California Court of Appeal recently ruled that the driver’s license and/or date of birth shouldn’t be used as identifiers for individuals in the criminal index of court
New Restrictions on Background Checks in California Read More »
More than 180 laws govern the activities in the workspace in the US, with over 10 million employers who have a workforce of about 125 million employees. This is one of the largest workforces in the world, which calls for laws to protect both employees and employers. American employment laws cover a broad scope ranging
How are American Employment Laws different than other countries? Read More »
Artificial intelligence has been the primary focus in tech trends with most areas in IT, such as Software development using intelligent self-learning programs. Software-based artificial intelligence is more flexible, especially in business processes, by allowing automation in areas that do not require creativity. Adopting AI in business operations enhances the ability to analyze big data
What does Artificial Intelligence mean in hiring? Read More »
