Workplace Violence Prevention Series — Part III In Part I, we exploredwhat happens when employees stay silent. In Part II, we talked about when concern becomes responsibility.

Recent federal action directing the review of marijuana’s classification under the Controlled Substances Act has raised questions for employers about whether their drug screening programs will need to change. The short answer is no, at least not right now.

Workplace Violence Prevention Series — Part II In Part I, we exploredwhat happens when employees stay silent.

“What Your Employees Don’t Say Can Hurt You.” I’ve spent decades investigating workplace violence — thousands of cases, threats, and incidents that ended in tragedy.

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We are proud to announce that The Group has once again achieved reaccreditation from the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) under theUS Employment Screening Standard Version 3.0. This prestigious recognition reaffirms our unwavering commitment to excellence, accountability, and[…]

With the absence of verbal cues and body language, it’s difficult determining the validity of something written.