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.
DISA Becomes Preferred Employment Screening Partner Integrated Across All Three symplr Talent Platforms
DISA helps healthcare organizations and staffing agencies accelerate hiring and clinician deployment through integrations with symplr Recruiting, symplr Hiring, and symplr Contingent Talent Management (CTM).
UPDATE: FMCSA Hours of Service Pilot Programs
FMCSA is moving forward with two Hours of Service pilot programs for 2027. Learn what the sleeper berth and split duty studies could mean for motor carriers.
The Fentanyl Crisis Hits the Workplace: Navigating the DOT’s Proposed Expanded Testing Panel
DOT has proposed adding fentanyl to its drug-testing panel. Learn what employers should review now for DOT policies, training, MRO verification, and readiness.
DISA Global Solutions and OnPay Partner to Bring Workforce Compliance and HR Operations Closer Together
DISA Global Solutions and OnPay have partnered to connect payroll, HR, workforce screening, and compliance solutions for small and midsize businesses.
DISA’s 9th Annual HR Screening, Safety, & Strategy Conference Returns to Houston in 2027
Join DISA’s 2027 HR Screening, Safety, & Strategy Conference in Houston on January 14 for expert insights, 24 sessions, networking, and CE credits.
FMCSA Clearinghouse Compliance and Refusal Documentation
Learn how to document DOT drug and alcohol test refusals, manage FMCSA Clearinghouse queries, and reduce compliance risk with consistent workflows.
DISA Global Solutions Expands Compliance Capabilities with Acquisition of TEAM Companies
Learn how DISA’s acquisition of TEAM Companies expands contractor compliance monitoring, workforce screening, and services for safety-sensitive employers.
How Automated Occupational Medical Record Tracking (OMRT) Improves Employer Health Compliance
Learn how automated OMRT helps employers track occupational health requirements, renewals, records, reporting, and clinic coordination.
What Employers Should Know About AI’s Disparate Impact in Recruitment
Learn how AI hiring tools can create disparate impact, Title VII, and ADA risk, plus steps employers can take to reduce bias.
What the Data Says About Drug Testing for Today’s Safety-Sensitive Workforce
See what recent webinar data says about hair, urine, and oral fluid drug testing for safety-sensitive workers and when dual-methodology testing may help.
AI Hiring Risks: Bias, Laws, and Human Oversight
AI hiring tools can create bias, transparency, and compliance risks. Learn how employers can reduce risk with meaningful human oversight.
How to Fight AI-Generated Interview Fraud
Learn how to spot AI-generated interview fraud, verify candidate identity, and reduce remote hiring risk with fair, compliant checks.