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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DISA Continues to Expand Capabilities, Expertise, and Geographic Reach with New Acquisitions

DISA Global Solutions continues to expand into new geographies across North America while adding subject matter expertise and building a broader array of services to best serve the growing and diverse needs of our customers. DISA has an enterprise-wide commitment to provide the most comprehensive and compliant employee screening services for highly regulated, safety-sensitive end markets.

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Reasonable Suspicion Testing: Signs to Look for and When to Implement

Learn the essential signs of substance abuse in the workplace and how to implement reasonable suspicion drug testing. Ensure compliance and maintain a safe work environment with these expert tips.

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Illinois Legalizes Recreational Marijuana: How it Impacts Employers’ Drug-Free Workplaces

Learn how Illinois' new marijuana law affects employer drug testing policies. Discover how to maintain a drug-free workplace while complying with updated legal requirements.

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Tennessee's Update to Voluntary Prescription Law Changes Requirements for Employers to Receive Insurance Premium Discounts

Learn how Tennessee’s new voluntary prescription law impacts drug testing policies and how employers can stay compliant and reduce risk.

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Can you Test If Someone Is High at The Moment?

Learn the challenges of detecting real-time cannabis impairment in the workplace. Explore testing methods, limitations, and employer best practices.

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Nevada Updates Pre-employment Marijuana Testing Law

Learn about Nevada’s updated marijuana testing law and how it impacts pre-employment drug testing and employer compliance.

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Mock Audits: How They Can Help Your Company

Discover how mock audits can identify gaps in workplace compliance, improve safety programs, and prepare for regulatory inspections.

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HR 101: The Benefits of Background Checks for Employers

Learn how background checks improve workplace safety, reduce turnover, and help employers make smarter, compliant hiring decisions.

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Day with DISA 2019 – An Employee Screening Conference for Safety-Sensitive Companies

Discover highlights from Day with DISA 2019, an employee screening conference focused on compliance, safety, and workforce risk management.

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HR 101: Creating and Implementing A Corporate Drug Testing Program

Learn how to develop and implement a corporate drug testing program that enhances workplace safety, ensures compliance, and supports a drug-free environment.

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How the Commercial Driver’s License Information System (CDLIS) Helps Your CDL Onboarding Process

Learn how the CDLIS helps streamline CDL driver onboarding, improve hiring accuracy, and ensure DOT compliance for motor carriers.

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Safety-Sensitive Carve-Outs by State

Learn how safety-sensitive carve-outs in state marijuana laws help employers maintain workplace safety. Discover which states allow testing exemptions for safety-critical roles.