By Gina Kesler, President & CEO, Impact Employee Solutions Let’s call this what it is: the way the background check industry sells the “national criminal search” as a standalone product is irresponsible, misleading, and flat-out wrong. The national criminal...
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The show must go on – Applying program management to drug testing
By Patrice Waters, Founder & President, Tailored Testing Services Previously, we explored how Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, The Rolling Stones, Coldplay, Elton John, and Michael Jackson used program management principles to...
Cannabis in the workplace: Why policy alone isn’t enough and how education can close the gap
By Dr. Melissa Snider-Adler, Addiction Medicine Physician & Medical Review Officer The legalization and normalization of cannabis across North America has created a new landscape for employers, particularly those operating in safety-sensitive environments....
Why there’s no one-size-fits-all drug testing policy — and how smart testing saves lives
Dr. Suhash Harwani, PhD, Harwani Consulting In today’s rapidly changing workplace environment, employee safety and well-being must remain top priorities for employers. A strong focus on safety not only protects employees but also supports productivity, reliability,...
What employers are saying about the future of drug testing
By Bill Current, Founder of the Current Consulting Group Current Consulting Group’s 9th Annual Employer Drug Testing Survey offers a clear vision of the future of drug testing, answering critical questions, such as: Will employers still continue to conduct drug...
From stadium tours to safer workplaces – what entertainers can teach us about program management
By Patrice Waters, Founder & President, Tailored Testing Services This is the first part of a series on project management. Look for Part 2 in a future issue of The Voice. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, The Rolling Stones,...
4 Things every employer should know about oral fluid testing
By Bill Current, President & Founder of the Current Consulting Group The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) did a very smart thing when it published a final rule in the Federal Register (88 FR 27596) on May 2, 2023, that, among other things, amended DOT’s...
Is the FAA kidding about Part 40 testing being required internationally, and what does it all mean?
By Patrice M. Kelly, JD, Co-President, Patrice Kelly Global Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Current Consulting Group As the former and longest-serving Deputy of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Drug Abatement Division (from 1999 – 2007), I can tell...
Staying Current: A drug testing policy’s purpose statement is more important than you may realize
By Bill Current, Founder the Current Consulting Group When it comes to drug testing, why you test determines who you test, when you test and how you test. As such, an important section of any drug testing policy, but one that is often overlooked if not...
Expanding from drug testing to background screening: A strategic white paper for compliance-focused businesses
By Melissa Foiles, Founder, ILYM Consulting, and Chas Scott, President, EDIFY Background Screening For businesses operating in drug testing and occupational health services, entering the background screening industry presents a natural extension. Both services align...