Hypertension (high blood pressure) is seen as a worldwide epidemic which is contributing to the increase in morbidity and mortality from non-communicable diseases. By screening for hypertension and addressing it in employee wellness programs, employers can benefit by reducing time off work; health insurance costs; and shortened work life due to disability; as well as safety concerns.

Pre-employment medical exams can have serious legal repercussions if not handled within the bounds of current laws and regulations.

While restricted by various regulations, pre-employment medical examinations can help increase workplace safety, reduce costs, and improve productivity.

Movement education can reduce recovery times and help to prevent reoccurring injuries.

How employees move is a vital part of reducing workplace injuries, improving productivity, and reducing costs.

A court record may not actually matter on a background check, or it might signal a big problem. Find out which rulings matter in background checks.

If you are a DOT covered employer, here is what you need to know about the use of prescription medications in your workplace and how they are affected by DOT testing regulations — including the new changes that came into effect.

Fit-for-Work testing benefits both employers and employees when done properly.

Attempts to dilute urine specimens are a common form or attempting to cheat a drug test and employers need to be informed before this happens and how to deal with a dilute sample when detected.

Instant oral fluid drug tests are gaining in popularity but regulations have yet to catch up.