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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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Occupational Health

Heat, Fatigue, Medications, and Stress: The Oft-Missed Causes of Workplace Impairment

Lanson Hoopai
Lanson Hoopai
Content Analyst II
DISA Global Solutions

Fatigue. Heat. Prescription medications. Stress. Each of these factors can impair an employee's ability to safely operate equipment, make sound decisions, and respond appropriately in high-risk situations, and yet they rarely trigger the same level of organizational urgency as a positive drug test. That gap in attention is costing companies. It may be costing lives.

July 17, 2026
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Background Screening July 15, 2026

Why Fast Background Screening Should Not Sacrifice Accuracy
Lanson Hoopai
Lanson Hoopai

Learn why rushing background screening can increase errors, delays, and compliance risk, and how to improve turnaround time without cutting corners.

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Drug and Alcohol Testing July 13, 2026

What Employers Need to Know About the NEW 2026 Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form
Lanson Hoopai
Lanson Hoopai

Learn what changed on the 2026 Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form, when the 2023 CCF can still be used, and when an MFR is required.

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Company Announcement July 10, 2026

DISA Global Solutions Named a 2026 Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio
Lanson Hoopai
Lanson Hoopai

DISA Global Solutions is proud to announce that we have been named a 2026 U.S. Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio by The Cleveland Plain Dealer. 

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Drug and Alcohol Testing July 08, 2026

The “Deterrence Effect” May Reduce Your Urine Positivity Rates
Mia Hicks
Mia Hicks

Learn how the deterrence effect in drug testing helps employers reduce workplace risk, strengthen policy compliance, and support safer hiring.

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Company Announcement July 01, 2026

DISA’s 2026 Melissa Linville Criminal Justice Scholarship Applications Now Open
Lanson Hoopai
Lanson Hoopai

DISA Global Solutions is proud to announce that applications for the 2026 Melissa Linville Criminal Justice Scholarships are now open!

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Occupational Health June 29, 2026

Healthcare Background Screening Gaps: 8 Risks That Can Undermine Compliance and Patient Safety
Lanson Hoopai
Lanson Hoopai

Learn 8 healthcare background screening gaps that can weaken compliance, patient safety, and audit readiness for healthcare employers.

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Drug and Alcohol Testing June 26, 2026

An In-Depth Analysis of Positivity Rates by Drug Testing Methodology
Mia Hicks
Mia Hicks

See DISA’s 2025 positivity rates and learn why hair and urine drug testing can detect more risk than single-method testing in safety-sensitive workforces.

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Drug and Alcohol Testing June 24, 2026

What Are Contractor Consortiums?
Lanson Hoopai
Lanson Hoopai

Learn what contractor consortiums are, how they reduce duplicate testing, and why owners and contractors use them to simplify compliance and site access.

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Background Screening June 22, 2026

Clean Slate Laws Are Reshaping Background Screening: How Employers Should Adapt Their Policies
Lanson Hoopai
Lanson Hoopai

Learn how clean slate laws affect background checks for employment and what employers should update in screening policies and hiring workflows.

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Transportation Compliance June 19, 2026

FMCSA Motus Is Here! Are You Compliant?
Lanson Hoopai
Lanson Hoopai

FMCSA Motus is live. Learn what carriers should verify now to protect USDOT access, MCS-150 updates, and registration workflows.

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Background Screening June 17, 2026

Is Continuous Monitoring or Rescreening the Right Post-Hire Screening Strategy For You?
Lanson Hoopai
Lanson Hoopai

Compare employee rescreening and continuous monitoring for post-hire screening. Learn key differences, compliance risks, use cases, and how employers choose the right strategy.

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