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Why Drug Testing Still Matters in Today’s Hiring Process: Protecting Safety, Productivity, and People

For many employers, drug testing used to be simple: order the test, get the result, and make a decision. Today, the process is far more complex. Rapid marijuana legalization, the rise of CBD and hemp derivatives like delta-8 and delta-10, stronger employee privacy laws, remote work, and shifting state regulations have all changed the landscape.
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Quality Audits and The Gold Standard

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Section 607(b) states: “Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates.”
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Exceptionalism: AB Global’s Journey to Becoming the Gold Standard

A company must define who it is, what it stands for, and the value it delivers. Many organizations adopt mission statements; AB Global instead built a culture shaped by Guiding Principles—practical, lived standards that define “The AB Global Way.” Every team member is trained on these principles from day one.
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Expanded Opioid Testing: What Employers Need to Know (DOT and Non-DOT)

The opioid crisis has significantly affected workplaces across the United States. While transportation and other safety-sensitive industries follow U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, opioid misuse is an issue in every industry, including healthcare, warehousing, hospitality, and office environments.
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How Much Trust Goes Into a Background Check?

Background screening is a process that is built on trust. You need to trust your candidates - trust your vendor - trust their compliance and guidance – trust your Account Manager (if you even have one) - trust your ATS & screening platforms are communicating - trust your internal team to make the right decisions – trust your screening policies, screening processes, and legal guidance. That sure is a whole lot of trust! Let’s take a closer look.
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From Reactive to Proactive: A Guide to Continuous Background Checks in the Workplace

78% of candidates claimed they have falsified elements on their job applications or résumés. In the background screening industry, we are well aware of these types of discrepancies: from small exaggerations of employment history to outlandish claims about skills and experiences. These are discovered and reported on background check results daily. A comprehensive pre-employment screening program will help ensure you make informed hiring decisions, weeding out bad actors, underqualified candidates and those whose employment can have an unnecessary risk on business operations.
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