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...
Marijuana Rescheduling Fact Sheet
In response to the many questions and concerns regarding the December 18, 2025, Executive Order to reclassify marijuana, the National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association's panel of drug policy experts has issued a fact sheet to clarify what the Executive Order...
Executive Order Signed to Reclassify Marijuana
Suggests support for a DOT safety carve-out President Trump’s Executive Order regarding rescheduling marijuana, signed on Thursday, includes a general provision in Section 3, which states:“(a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect i.)...
What you need to know about marijuana rescheduling
The National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) was honored to host more than 1,100 participants for the National Conversation on Marijuana Scheduling on Tuesday, December 16. Thank you to our panel of industry experts, Patrice Kelly, Bill Judge, and Dr....
Urgent: It’s time to protect public safety!
Support the association that supports you Dear NDASA Member and Industry Partner: Today, more than ever, we are standing at a crossroads and what happens next will shape the safety of our workplaces and communities for years to come. President Trump is reportedly...
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,...