October 5, 2009

Recruiting Foreign Nationals: Effective Screening

As today’s workplace evolves from a homogenous workforce to a multi-national mix, many challenges are created for talent managers who are responsible for background screening global candidates. Screening a candidate who was born in Asia, educated in Europe, and has addresses in several different countries requires a consistent, well-thought-out plan, and an understanding of the different rules, laws, and customs for each country. Follow these proven guidelines to get started in developing a successful global background screening program: ...


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September 28, 2009

Tips for Effective Drug Screening

In the past, the best practice for a drug testing program was simple: follow the Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines. The DOT drug testing guidelines are well thought out, well documented and legally defensible. Over the past several years however, the best practice landscape has evolved due to changes in technology, information and type of drug use. It is important for all managers of drug testing programs to recognize these changes and understand how they can impact drug screening success. Technology has allowed for significant i...


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September 22, 2009

Closing the Loop on Contract Employees

It is often easy to think of the workplace as the people that occupy it on a daily basis. What is often overlooked is that ten percent–and in certain instances as much as one third–of the labor force is comprised of extended labor, such as contract workers, temporary employees and vendors. Employers frequently fail to see the value in screening this essential segment of the labor market and tend to skip it altogether, but this can become a very costly mistake. The extended workforce is often given the same access to facilities, funds, ...


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