Needing younger workers, federal officials relax rules on past drug use
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Excerpted from The New York Times article by Ernesto Londoño Not long ago, urinating in a cup for a drug test was a widely accepted, if annoying, requirement to start […]
Hemp-infused drinks could potentially cause soldiers to fail drug tests
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We ran across an interesting story this week involving a Rockstar energy drink potentially causing soldiers to fail drug tests. The new PepsiCo drinks, dubbed “Rockstar Unplugged,” are infused with […]
Ukraine War is causing some workers severe anxiety – employers can help
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Excerpted from an SHRM Blog by Stephen Miller The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the spiraling humanitarian crisis has captured attention worldwide. Concern over the tragedy is understandable, but employers […]
Pentagon faces questions about background screening of recruits
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Excerpted from a Stars and Stripes story by Dan Lamothe A Pentagon program designed to screen potential recruits with foreign ties, including green-card holders and some U.S. citizens, has prompted […]