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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FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

Learn how to navigate FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements to improve workplace safety and meet DOT compliance standards.

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DISA Leaps into the Future with AI/Machine Learning Technology

DISA leverages AI and machine learning to enhance background screening, improve hiring efficiency, and streamline workforce compliance.

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HR 101: Your Drug Testing Program is Being Audited, What Now?

Learn how to audit your workplace drug testing program to ensure regulatory compliance, reduce risk, and improve safety.

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DISA Acquires Two Companies to Start 2019!

DISA continues to pursue new opportunities to expand its reach, add industry-leading subject matter experts, and expand our scope of services for our customers. We’re pleased to announce that after acquiring ten companies in 2018, DISA Global Solutions has started off 2019 with two more acquisitions: The Transportation Advisor and EGS Financial Investigative Services (FIS).

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What the New Canadian Fuel Charge Means for Trucking Companies

Learn how Canada’s new fuel charge affects trucking companies and what compliance steps are required under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act.

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HR 101: Employee Screening Checklist for Safety-Sensitive Industries

Ensure compliance and workplace safety with a thorough employee screening checklist for safety-sensitive positions. Learn key steps for background checks, drug testing, and medical exams.

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1 in Every 28 Hair Tests are Positive for Opioids

Drug and alcohol testing is an essential program that increases safety at your workplace and reduces the risk of employees being impaired at your facility. As an industry-leading third-party administrator (TPA) of drug testing, we've seen an increase in medical prescriptions for drugs like marijuana and opioids (Oxycontin, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, etc.). It's important for employers to understand how these prescriptions affect safety-sensitive employees in the drug testing process, what the process is when an employee has a prescription, and why you may need to implement new procedures to ensure your facility stays as safe as possible.

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Using Compliance and Legal To Support An Effective Drug Testing Program

Learn how compliance and legal strategies strengthen workplace drug testing programs and reduce risk for employers.

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DISA's 2020 Owner Survey: Creating Industry Best Practices

Discover insights from DISA’s Owner Survey, helping to establish industry best practices, improve compliance, and enhance workplace safety.

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DISA Triples On-site and Mobile Drug Testing Capabilities

DISA triples its on-site mobile drug testing capabilities, enhancing workplace safety, compliance, and efficiency for employers nationwide.

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DISA releases next-gen platform, DISAWorks 2.0!

DISA unveils its next-gen platform, which uses advanced technology to enhance workforce compliance, background screening, and drug testing.

Spotted Lanternfly Trucking Permits and Quarantine

Learn about Spotted Lanternfly trucking permit requirements, quarantine zones, and compliance guidelines for affected carriers and shippers.