There are myriad changes occurring with workplace policies. One of which is if, when, why and how companies conduct drug testing at the time of onboarding new talent. The shortage of talent is one of the factors that is leading employers to rethink if drug testing is a necessity, as well as how it may...Read More

Background screening has become almost universally adopted, and according to the Society of Human Resources Managers (SHRM), more than nine out of 10 companies screen candidates. This rising trend exists for good reason. Failing to make safe hiring decisions not only puts people at risk but also carries heavy financial penalties. According to the Human...Read More

On July 2018, Massachusetts will become the first state to forbid employers from asking candidates about their salary history directly impacting the current employment laws. This ruling will help level the playing field by giving all job seekers the right to expect equal pay for equal work and eliminate disclosure of past compensation information. Employers across the...Read More

OCEANSIDE, CA – March 1, 2017 – Advanced Personnel Systems, Inc. (APS), the makers of SmartSearch® recruiting business software, announces its receipt of certification by the European Union and U.S. Department of Commerce under the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework. The Privacy Shield Framework allows for the collection, use, and retention of personal information transferred from...Read More