General HR
Confessions Of An HR Consultant: Elevating Your Strategy And Mitigating Risk
Learn how safety-sensitive employers can strengthen HR compliance, document issues clearly, and reduce workplace risk.
June 01, 2026
Industry News & Trends
DISA’s insights, tips, and trends cover various topics from human capital management to compliance updates for background screening, drug & alcohol testing, and more. These articles are written by DISA experts and partners worldwide. We highlight the issues and topics that have an impact on the hiring process.
Background Screening
May 29, 2026
“Instant” Background Checks for Staffing Firms: Hidden Costs You Can’t Ignore
Instant background checks promise speed, but staffing firms often pay later through errors, duplicate screening, and compliance risk. Learn how to balance speed, accuracy, and hiring timelines.
Drug and Alcohol Testing
May 27, 2026
How to Build an Effective Workplace Drug Testing Policy: 3 Essential Steps for Employers
Learn how to build a workplace drug testing policy with clear steps, compliance tips, and best practices to protect safety and reduce risk.
General HR
May 26, 2026
When Off-Duty Conduct Becomes a Workplace Risk
Learn when off-duty conduct becomes a workplace issue, how social media posts create risk, and what employers should include in policy and screening.
General HR
May 21, 2026
Managing Supply Chain Risk Through Unified and Verifiable Compliance Data
Reduce supply chain risk with unified compliance data. See how centralized contractor records improve visibility, audit readiness, and safer decisions.
Occupational Health
May 20, 2026
Why PPE Isn’t Enough: Using the Hierarchy of Controls, PPE Training, and Fit Testing to Protect Workers
Learn why PPE is the last line of defense and how hazard assessment, PPE training, and fit testing help strengthen worker protection.
Drug and Alcohol Testing
May 19, 2026
DOT Part 40: ODAPC Issues Clarification for Safety-Sensitive Employers
Learn how DOT Part 40 treats positive marijuana tests, MRO verification, and why state medical marijuana documentation does not change DOT results.
Background Screening
May 11, 2026
Criminal History in Hiring: Why Employers Should Ask Later, Not Less
Ban the box changes when employers can ask about criminal history, not whether they should. Learn a compliant, role-based screening approach.
Occupational Health
May 05, 2026
Professional License Verification for Healthcare Workers: What, Why, and How
Learn healthcare license verification, primary source verification, CMS rules, and Joint Commission compliance with step-by-step workflows and FAQs.
General HR
May 01, 2026
Reverse Discrimination After Ames: What Employers Need to Know About Title VII’s New Litigation Landscape
Learn how the Ames Supreme Court ruling changes reverse discrimination claims under Title VII and what employers must do to reduce legal risk.
Background Screening
April 29, 2026
Employer Compliance Guide: New York State's Ban on Employment Credit Checks
Learn how New York’s 2026 credit check ban impacts hiring, exemptions, and compliance steps employers should take before the April deadline.
Transportation Compliance
April 28, 2026
The Top 5 FMCSA Driver Qualification File Violations to Avoid in 2026
Avoid FMCSA driver qualification file violations in 2026. Learn top DQ file compliance risks, CDL requirements, and audit-ready best practices.