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.
How to Build the Perfect Drug Testing Policy
Discover steps to create a drug testing policy that balances compliance, employee safety, and risk management in your organization.
Understanding and Applying Transportation Compliance Best Practices
Learn key transportation compliance best practices, including fuel tax, licensing, and HOS rules, to reduce risk and stay DOT compliant.
New Marijuana Laws: Michigan, Missouri, and Utah
Michigan, Missouri, and Utah legalize marijuana in the 2018 midterms. Learn how new laws impact employers and drug testing policies.
Day with DISA 2019 Attendance Breaks Records
Day with DISA 2019 saw record-breaking attendance, bringing industry leaders together to discuss compliance, safety, and employee screening best practices.
Employer Impact of SAMHSA’s New Oral Fluid Guidelines
Learn how SAMHSA’s new oral fluid guidelines affect employer drug testing programs and compliance.
An Employer’s Guide to Drug Testing Types
Most employers are familiar with pre-employment drug testing as a standard hiring procedure, but employee screening may extend further depending on the position and industry requirements. When building an implementing a drug testing program, employers must take several things into consideration, including state laws to protect their company while abiding by industry requirements. Since there are many different options to choose from when creating a drug testing program, it’s important to understand the types of testing and the methodologies used to carry them out.
Oklahoma's Medical Marijuana Laws
Learn how Oklahoma’s medical marijuana laws affect drug testing policies, employer compliance, and workplace safety programs.
NAPBS Officially Rebrands to PBSA
Learn about NAPBS rebranding to PBSA and how it impacts background screening standards and employer compliance programs.
An Employers Guide to Background Checks
Learn how to conduct background checks that are essential for employers to ensure safe hiring, mitigate risk, and maintain workplace compliance.
The Fourth Wave - Methamphetamines
Explore how methamphetamine use is driving the fourth wave of the drug crisis and what it means for employers.
Five Important Proposed Changes to the FMCSA HOS Rule You Should Be Aware Of
Discover five key proposed changes to the FMCSA Hours of Service (HOS) rules and how they impact driver compliance and safety.
How Financial Due Diligence Searches Can Prevent Million Dollar Mistakes
Explore how financial due diligence searches help employers mitigate risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and make informed hiring decisions.