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Key Information About Hair Follicle Drug Testing

It is often called a hair follicle drug test but actually we don’t test the hair follicle, we cut head hair as close to the scalp as possible for the hair drug test. Leg hair, arm hair, beard hair and underarm hair are all options if there is not 1.5 inches of head hair available.

Hair […]

Employers and Vendors Have FCRA Obligations When Using Workplace AI Tools: Your Step-by-Step Compliance Guide

The government recently reminded employers and vendors that they have obligations when it comes to the use of workplace-related AI tools – and your business may need to update its practices in order to comply. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) October 24 Circular reminds employers that their obligations under the federal Fair Credit Reporting […]

Challenges Facing CRAs in Scaling Growth and How to Overcome Them

By Jason Morris

For many Consumer Reporting Agencies (CRAs), the journey from startup to scalable growth is far from straightforward. Clients often come to us at IQubed Advisors with ambitious visions for growth, but they also come with a host of challenges that can prevent them from reaching their full potential. Whether it’s trouble navigating compliance […]

2024 Employers’ Background Screening Insights Survey Summary Report

The 2024 Employers’ Background Screening
Insights Survey Summary Report

Learn what employers are thinking about background screening to help you plan strategies for 2025.

The survey was conducted online and in our booth at the SHRM Annual Conference.

Click here to access the Summary Report

The […]

2024 Benchmark Report Employment Background Screening for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

This report is intended to set a benchmark against which Small and Medium-sized businesses can critically evaluate their recruitment, background screening, and workforce planning strategies.

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Joynd Launches Joynd Portal 3.0: A Zero-Code Integration Solution

Joynd Launches Joynd Portal 3.0:
A Zero-Code Integration Solution for Background Screening and Assessment Vendors

Joynd, a leader in HR technology integrations, is excited to announce the public launch of Joynd Portal 3.0, a zero-code front-end platform designed for background screening and assessment vendors to effortlessly deploy Applicant Tracking System (ATS) integrations. This new release […]

PT Integrity Indonesia Earns Accreditation from the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA)

PT Integrity Indonesia has recently achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first background screening provider in Southeast Asia to receive accreditation from the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA®). This prestigious recognition reflects the company’s commitment to upholding high standards across its services.

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Navigating the Legal Tides: Screening Job Candidates with Criminal Histories

Employers are permitted to ask questions about an applicant or employee’s background or to require a background check, but it is important to comply with federal laws that protect applicants and employees from discrimination, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and Ban the Box laws. Decisions cannot be made based on race, national […]

Red Flags in Social Media Posts That Could Mean Employee Termination

Companies should pay attention to the social media posts of their employees. Some could even be cause for termination. Employers should enforce clear policies regarding social media conduct and work toward maintaining a safe, respectful, and lawful work environment.  A few red flags include illegal behaviors, promoting acts of violence, discriminatory language, manifestos, and harassment/bullying.

Navigating the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) Drug and Alcohol Program

The role of the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) within the Substance Abuse Professional Drug and Alcohol Program is to evaluate DOT-mandated safety-sensitive employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol regulation. Steps, that aim to rehabilitate and comply with regulations of safety-sensitive positions, include a violent occurrence, initial evaluation, treatment and education, follow-up evaluation, […]