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Drastic unemployment rates in April 20201 kickstarted a tailspin for the economy, with the recent surge in November 2020 causing some states to shut their economies back down.

When hiring someone, their prior employment history is an important consideration in their ability to perform.

With over half of the 50 states legalizing some form of cannabis, it’s important for employers to understand the regulations around marijuana consumption and consider how its growing use will impact the workplace.

Comprehensive background checks are a form of background screening used by companies to gain a better insight into potential employees.

Employers are frequently required to conduct drug testing for their job applicants and employees for a variety of reasons. Drug testing is a common component of a pre-employment background screening program.

Rehiring a former employee—known as a "boomerang" employee—can benefit both the employer and the employee. It can provide an employer with someone who already knows their culture, values, and expectations. It can also give an employee a chance to return to a friendly workplace.

Two drugs commonly prescribed as painkillers and sedatives in the past, Propoxyphene and Methaqualone, have had a rollercoaster journey in the world of drug testing.

Performance reviews can be pretty painful if they aren't done correctly. From awkward conversations to downright uncomfortable feedback, both you and your employees need to know how to set goals appropriately. That's where we come in.