Landing a job could require more than a polished resume and a stellar interview. Applicants may also be required to pass a pre-employment drug test before being hired. “The trend I’ve seen is toward ...

Staffing firms are in business to help clients fill essential job roles. However, this has become increasingly difficult due to an unprecedented global talent shortage. According to a Gartner survey, ...

Pre-employment testing, or talent evaluation, is continuing to expand as a general practice as companies strive to find the best candidates for job openings. Turnover reduction, improved success of ...

While pre-employment tests can be a useful tool in the hiring process, such tests are susceptible to legal challenges and employers should exercise diligence in implementing and validating these tests ...

Pre-employment tests are preferred by most companies to ensure there is an optimal fit between the candidate and his or her job role. Scientifically-backed and reliable tests will help you make good ...

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While the use of cannabis is still illegal at the federal level, 33 states now allow medical use and 11 of those states and Washington, D.C. have also legalized recreational use. Oregon has always ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alonzo Martinez reports on employment laws and trends in HR tech. Starting next year, job seekers in New York City and Nevada will ...

Washington state is poised to become the next state to ban most pre-employment drug tests for cannabis. As detection of THC is a poor way to measure impairment, given how long cannabis stays in the ...

Why do companies use pre-employment drug testing? There are three circumstances in which workers encounter drug tests during the hiring process. The first is when workers have applied for jobs subject ...