Even with proper screening and good hiring practices, you may find yourself working with an individual who somehow slips through the cracks and just isn’t the right fit. The post Red Flags – 10 Signs a New Hire May Damage Your Reputation first appeared on Employment Screening Services ..read more

It’s just simply hard to find quality employees right now, and on top of that, it’s difficult to retain quality employees also. The post How to Look at Drug Testing During the “Great Resignation” first appeared on Employment Screening Services ..read more

As a national provider of healthcare background screening, we work with companies all over the U.S. Here on the blog, we like to touch on things that the average employer may not be aware of. We have talked here on the blog about OIG healthcare screening, which applies to physicians, nurses, and other technical staff, but today we wanted to go over a few basic screenings that employees of pharmaceutical companies are often checked through various forms of background screening.  In both a medical and pharmaceutical setting, risks are high. Beyond remaining in legal compliance, having a goo ..read more

The Unfortunate Side of How The Pandemic Increased Drug Overdoses by 29% YoY Here at Employment Screening Services, we are passionate about what we do. Someone could come to this website and think we are just some company that slides paperwork across a desk, but in reality, this company truly was founded on altruistic principles and the passions of our leadership. Decades of law enforcement, servitude, and commitment to bettering the society of which we are all a part is why ESS was founded, and why it continues to churn today. We are truly committed to helping the greater good, by helping peo ..read more

Following the expiration on Aug 30, 2021, federally mandated drug test collections will require a new Custody and Control Form (CCF). This announcement came last September, a part of 2 major proposed changes to federal drug test regulations. What does this mean for your company? What does this mean for your drug testing policy? We compiled a few items thanks to Quest Diagnostics Employer Solutions to help better demonstrate how you can save time by being compliant as we enter a new era for federally mandated drug testing.  Don’t Face Delays Drug testing can be quick and seamless, with the ..read more

As a national provider of employment background checks and drug testing services, we are always seeking to demonstrate WHY drug testing is important. Today on the blog, we wanted to revisit the top reasons WHY an employer would drug test. As the industry continues to evolve, you can count on ESS to stay ahead of the curve and any changing legislation, but it’s always important to remind ourselves of the many types of drug testing, and what situations may lead to those types. Let’s take a look at 7 reasons a business would drug test an employee. As a final hiring measure. One key way drug testi ..read more

We have talked here on the blog about the many changes to marijuana drug testing, which continues to shift depending on where you are in the country. The times are a changin’ and it’s important to be proactive in your drug testing policy to avoid issues. Hiring and retaining quality employees has also become more and more challenging, so let’s take some time today to talk about how you can continue to maintain a healthy culture and team amongst changing drug laws. Determine Safety-Sensitive Requirements Depending on your industry, there may still be defined legal requirements for drug testing ..read more

Here on the ESS blog, we try to tell stories that provide insight into the world of drug testing and background screening, in an effort to demonstrate the impact and importance of trust and investment that only the truth can provide. Part of fulfilling a background screening and/or pre-employment drug test is an agreement between employee and employer that the employee is exactly who they say they are, and they won’t be a risk to your company if you choose to invest in them. Today on the blog we wanted to speak on a recent MLB failed drug test, that demonstrates how important trust and invest ..read more

Here on the blog, we aim to help professionals and business owners better understand the value of background screening. Many people consider background screening as a mere formality, but when you step outside of your organization, you can really realize the magnitude of how important it is to perform employment screening on potential hires.  Ensuring your workforce is who they say they are, and operating with a clean and healthy mind is paramount to continuing to grow your business and manage a professional reputation.  Drug testing your employees is sometimes a choice, but sometimes ..read more

The benefits of drug testing prospective employees may be mandatory for some industries, but not all companies include drug testing in their pre-employment verification. This blog serves as a news source for the latest info and updates on the background check industry. We hope to help business owners and hiring professionals better understand today’s landscape, and help them make better hiring decisions.  Today’s story focuses on news coming out of Michigan, where legislators are seeing a problem with the sale of fake urine used to “beat” a drug test.  Fake Urine? You may or may not ..read more