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Let’s Be Honest: Does Industry Matter In Pre-Employment Screening?

As is true with most business-to-business service providers, background screening providers often highlight specific industries with accompanying claims of being particularly well-poised to provide solutions to them. Some providers focus on the healthcare industry; others focus on HR staffing, and so on. While certainly a marketing strategy for CRAs, the question remains: does the employer’s […]

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Re: Candidates – What to Know About Pre-Employment Drug Tests

Pre-employment drug tests are typically conducted at the tail-end of the hiring process, so it is no surprise that they can cause a bit of anxiety. Standing between the candidate and their new position often lie the results of their drug screen. While Peopletrail has a collection site network of well over 10,000 clinics across

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Substance Abuse Trends Among U.S. Workforce

Substance abuse has become a rising problem among the working class in America, increasing risk to employers and employees. This issue coincides with the mental health crisis and presents some slightly concerning trends. Let’s look at some of the contributing factors to substance abuse in the workplace and the implications these trends may have.  Factors

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What Employers Should Know About Drug Testing for Marijuana

Drug-free workplace policies are implemented to keep work environments safe. In determining a policy, there are liberties employers have and laws and guidelines they must follow. Employment drug testing certainly isn’t a free-for-all for employers, and several factors require consideration. A common question we receive from employers revolves around the legalities or best practices of

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The ‘Why?’ and ‘How?’ of Random Drug Testing

According to the National Safety Council, nearly 9 percent of working adults have a substance use disorder. 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, contributing to higher turnover rates. Moreover,

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The Role of a Medical Review Officer (MRO) in Drug Testing

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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How Long Are Substances Detectable by a Drug Test?

A common question we get from both employers and applicants is, “how long are substances detectable in a drug test?” Of course, like many questions worthy of asking, the answer is, “it depends.” There are three variables that will significantly influence drug detection timelines (or the detection ability at all)— drug test type, drug test

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Things to Consider When Establishing a Drug Testing Program

According to the National Safety Council, almost 9 percent of working adults have a substance use disorder of some kind. When broken down by industry, construction trades see the highest percentage of their employees with SUDs at around 19 percent. Second is service occupations at approximately 15 percent, and third is transportation and material moving

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Answering Your Common Drug Test Questions

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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The general perception of cannabis has undergone quite an evolution in recent years. Here are some general hiring insights to consider.

Clearing the Fog Surrounding Cannabis Law

The general perception of cannabis has undergone quite an evolution in recent years. This evolution has inspired several changes to state workplace practices and regulations. They are introducing greater complexity to the hiring equation. Here are some insights that can help clarify an often complicated and controversial issue. Important Cannabis Basics to Understand While it

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