Austin Emergency Services no longer disqualifying applicants for prior cannabis use
In a move which could potentially be a trend in Texas, Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services announced last week it would update hiring requirements by removing a disqualification for job […]
Companies are so desperate to fill jobs they’re getting rid of drug tests

Excerpted from a Money article by Julia Glum The global labor shortage has made work perks all but essential for companies scrambling to fill open roles. But in addition to […]
Applicant drags feet on background check: Can offer be pulled?

Excerpted from an HR Morning Blog by Tom D’Agostino The employer waited for fingerprints and a drug test. And waited. And waited some more. It eventually convinced the a federal […]
No better time to discuss Background Screening 101!

It’s summer. It’s hot. From where we sit at GroupOne Background Screening, there’s no better time to discuss the basic tenets of our profession. So, pour yourself a cold glass […]