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.
The Next Gateway Drug: How Prescription Drugs Have Started a New Epidemic
Learn how opioid abuse leads to heroin use and how employers can safeguard their workplace with drug testing and prevention strategies.
All Hail Advanced Screening Processes
Informed hiring decisions are crucial to the success of all companies, big or small. That belief drives everything we do at DISA—and for ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft, the emphasis on informed hiring decisions has officially been heightened.
Hair Testing Now Allowed in Iowa
Iowa now allows hair testing for drug screening, providing employers with expanded options for workplace drug testing compliance.
Concentra Now Offers eCCF Capabilities for DOT Drug Testing
Concentra, a partner of DISA Global Solutions, now offers Electronic Custody and Control Form (eCCF) capabilities for DOT drug testing across its network of over 310 Occupational Health Clinics nationwide. This digital transition reduces paper usage and errors, leading to up to a 25% improvement in turnaround times.
The Great Marijuana Expansion: Next Steps For Your Company
Learn how to navigate marijuana legalization and update workplace drug policies to stay compliant and protect your workforce.
Establishing a Culture of Safety
Learn strategies to build a strong safety culture in the workplace, improve compliance, and reduce risk across your organization.
DISA Helps Clients Transform Paper Chain of Custody Process into An Electronic Solution
DISA helps clients switch from paper to electronic Chain of Custody, streamlining drug testing, improving efficiency, and ensuring compliance.
PHMSA Increases Random Drug Testing Rate from 25 Percent to 50 Percent
PHMSA raises random drug testing rate from 25% to 50% for 2018 due to industry positive rates. Learn how this impacts employer compliance.
2017 Owners Report Analysis: Collection Process
The following information reflects a combination of data collected from DISA Global Solutions’ 2017 Owners Survey, which was sent to several upstream and downstream owners.
These survey results help DISA stay on top of growing trends within the drug and alcohol testing industry, and provide clients with services that are customized to their needs.
2017 Owners Report Analysis: Synthetics, Opioids, & Marijuana Testing
Explore key findings from the 2017 Owner’s Report on drug testing trends, including synthetic opioids, marijuana, and workplace safety impacts.
The Case for (and Against) Underride Safety Guards
Explore the debate on underride safety guards for trucks, including safety benefits, industry concerns, and compliance challenges.
DISA Acquires SECON, Strengthening Gulf Coast Market Presence
DISA Global Solutions continues to expand its capacity, expertise, and services with another strategic acquisition in the heart of the Gulf Coast. Effective November 1, 2017, DISA has acquired SECON, a fully integrated, Louisiana based provider of comprehensive drug testing and specimen collection services.