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.

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Signs of Burnout at Work and Fatigue, and How Employers Can Respond Early

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Signs of Burnout at Work and Fatigue, and How Employers Can Respond Early

Learn the signs of burnout at work and workplace fatigue. Get practical steps to review workloads, respond to safety concerns, and support employees.

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Background Screening Trends Employers Need to Know

Job postings, consent forms, and candidate communications can all affect how employers manage their background screening processes. In DISA Global Solutions’ recent webinar, “End Users – Background Screening Trends You Need to Know,” Chad Ascar, Director of Compliance Integration, encouraged employers to check whether their everyday practices still match their written policies.

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Updates: Kratom Drug Test Coverage and 7-OH Risks for Employers

Highly potent 7-OH kratom products are turning up in gas stations. Learn regulatory shifts, detection gaps, and what employers must do to stay ahead.

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Celebrating 40 Years of DISA

DISA Global Solutions turned 40 this October, and we have plenty to celebrate!

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Minimizing Downtime: The Hidden ROI of 24/7 Mobile Drug Testing

Reduce post-accident drug testing downtime with 24/7 mobile collections for construction, trucking, oil and gas, and remote workforces.

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DOT Oral Fluid Testing: Update After FDA Exemption

Learn what the FDA exemption means for DOT oral fluid testing, which laboratory requirements remain, and how employers should prepare.

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2026 DOT Medical Certification Goes Electronic Under FMCSA National Registry II

Learn how FMCSA National Registry II changed DOT medical certification, the October 12, 2026 paper MEC exemption, and how fleets should respond.

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FMCSA Places 78 Drivers Out of Service Across Four States

An overnight enforcement operation across South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia resulted in 78 commercial drivers and 25 vehicles being placed out of service. Here's why fleet employers should pay attention to the results of this operation.

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General U.S. Workforce saw 1 in 5 hair drug tests return positive per 2026 Quest Drug Testing Index

Quest reported 19.1% hair drug test positivity in 2025. Learn what the data means and how hair plus urine testing can reduce detection gaps.

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See DISA’s Built on Workday® Screening App at Workday Rising 2026

DISA Global Solutions has launched its new Built on Workday® Pre-Employment Screening App, bringing background screening and drug testing directly into Workday Recruiting.

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Meet the Experts Speaking at DISA’s 2027 HR Screening, Safety & Strategy Conference

On January 14, 2027, DISA Global Solutions will host more than 24 industry presenters at its 9th Annual HR Screening, Safety & Strategy Conference.

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FMCSA Pauses Biennial Update Enforcement During Motus Transition: What Carriers Need to Know

Motor carriers navigating the transition to Motus have additional time to complete certain registration updates.