May 17, 2010

Best Practices for a Drug-Free Workplace Program

Over the past decade, drug testing has become an important safety issue in the workplace. In a recent survey conducted by the American Management Association, 80% of companies indicated they test for drug usage by job candidates and/or current employees as part of the employment screening process. It is not only important that companies have their applicants tested for drugs, but it is critical that corporate testing programs are managed in a consistent and compliant manner. Below are some recommended best practices for a Drug-free Workplace ...


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May 10, 2010

8 Steps to Global Background Screening Success

One of the biggest trends in both Human Resources and Security surrounds the need for consistency of employment background screening not only domestically, but internationally as well. With managers at US headquarters being tasked with this initiative, demand for consistent and comprehensive global verifications is becoming more pervasive. However, many companies remain uncertain about program structure and where to begin. Companies have numerous concerns about executing an international background screening program. In a recent HireRigh...


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May 3, 2010

3 Tips for Establishing an Extended Workforce Background Screening Program

We live in an era of fast-paced changes. Workforces that used to be static are more fluid and dynamically changing than ever before. With vendors and contractors increasingly becoming a regular part of the workforce it is becoming more important to put in place a process to screen this "extended workforce" in the same way you do your full-time staff. The idea of putting a background screening program in place for contingent workers can be daunting for some companies. We will explore why such a process is important, and work through ...


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