Industry News

Background Check

February 28, 2023

In June 2022, the City of Atlanta adopted a new ordinance to amend its existing anti-discrimination laws (Chapter 94 of the Atlanta Municipal Code). The updated laws were effective immediately and apply to all private employers with ten or more employees, so employers that missed the update last year will want to work quickly to make sure they are in compliance.

Background Check

February 16, 2023

Background checks are essential for HR departments to ensure the hiring of suitable candidates. Turnaround times are a crucial factor to consider when evaluating the efficiency of a background check – and for good reason. If your HR team is experiencing delays in background check results, you may want to be aware of some of the common causes for delays and what you can do to minimize or prevent them entirely.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

February 06, 2023

Throughout 2022, DISA Global Solutions produced a quarterly Owner Survey focused on trending topics/challenges to provide facility owners with specific industry insight so that they could make better, more informed decisions for their businesses. By collecting, organizing, and reporting on workplace safety practices from facility owners, employers gain new knowledge by comparing their practices and adjusting their policies to meet industry standards.

Company Announcements

January 17, 2023

We are pleased to announce that on December 9, 2022, DISA acquired Crimcheck, a comprehensive background screening and risk mitigation services provider. Once again, we are strategically expanding our geographic reach, subject matter and technical expertise, as well as our depth of service. This is DISA's 31st acquisition since 2017, complementing our strong organic growth over the same period and accelerating our growth strategy. Additionally, Crimcheck has an extensive network of integrated ATS, HRM, and PEO partners and highly automated user-friendly applications that our combined customers will benefit from significantly.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

December 23, 2022

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced that the minimum random drug testing rate for covered employees will be reduced to 25 percent in 2023. This change will be effective from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. No other DOT modality has reported rate changes as of December 27.

Company Announcements

December 21, 2022

Effective November 7, 2022, DISA Global Solutions completed a transformative deal to acquire Global HR Research (GHRR). Now we’re proud to announce that GHRR earned the coveted number-one spot in the Baker's Dozen Satisfaction Survey for "Overall Enterprise Pre-Employment Screening Leaders" and "Enterprise Quality of Service". The annual survey is noted as the largest and most prestigious ranking of pre-employment services, including background checks, drug testing, and occupational health services.

Company Announcements

December 06, 2022

DISA Global Solutions is excited to announce that we’ve been recognized among this year’s Top Workplaces in Houston by the Houston Chronicle. This award is based solely on employee feedback from surveys and is a direct result from eligible participants at our company. Additionally, the award is given to companies whose employee responses revealed a higher level of employee engagement when compared with similarly sized companies in the region. If you would like to learn more about why DISA was recognized, read the Houston Chronicle highlight on DISA Global Solutions.