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Workplace Drug Testing in 2026: What Employers Need to Know

The compliance landscape for workplace drug testing is shifting faster than many employers realize. Between federal cannabis rescheduling discussions, proposed DOT panel expansions, and state-by-state cannabis law changes, HR teams and safety managers are facing a critical question: is our drug testing program actually ready for what's coming? At Universal Background Screening, our Drug Testing & Occupational Health (DTOH) team works with employers every day who are navigating these exact challenges. Understanding what these changes actually mean for your workforce, your liability, and your day-to-day operations requires more than tracking headlines. Here's what you need to know right now. Federal Marijuana Rescheduling: Separating ... Read More

Background Checks: Your Questions Answered

Background checks are part of nearly every hiring process today, but that doesn't mean they're always straightforward. Whether you're a candidate wondering what's taking so long or an employer setting up screening for the first time, we get it; you have questions. We've compiled the most common ones here, with answers that actually help. General Information What does Universal Background Screening do? We help companies make informed hiring decisions through employment background checks and workforce screening. That includes criminal history searches, drug testing, employment and education verification, motor vehicle records, occupational health services, and compliance support. Think of us as the bridge between candidates, employers, ... Read More

Universal Background Screening appoints Susan Horn SVP of Sales

Universal Background Screening Appoints Susan Horn as Senior Vice President of Sales

Universal Background Screening (UBS), a national leader in compliant, high-quality background screening services, has appointed Susan Horn as Senior Vice President of Sales. Horn brings extensive experience leading high-performing sales teams across the background screening and healthcare industries, with a strong focus on service excellence and long-term client success. “This is an exciting time at UBS. The passion for our customers, our service and our culture is second to none. I’m excited to tap into the collective abilities of the sales team to grow and strengthen our position in the market,” said Susan Horn, Senior Vice President of Sales at Universal ... Read More

Universal Background Screening Welcomes Val Poltorak as President, Strengthening Leadership for Client-Focused Growth

Universal Background Screening (UBS), a trusted provider of background screening and compliance solutions for regulated industries, has announced the appointment of Val Poltorak as President today. Poltorak brings more than twenty years of leadership experience across SaaS, FinTech, healthcare, staffing, and other compliance-focused sectors. Her background includes building high-performing teams, improving operations, and supporting organizations through strong, client-centered growth. "I have spent my career putting customers first," said Poltorak. "I am excited to join UBS at a pivotal time for the industry, helping drive growth and deliver exceptional client experiences in background screening." Before joining UBS, Poltorak held senior leadership roles at ... Read More

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Understanding Smart Tags: How UBS Automates Report Review While Giving Clients More Control

Smart Tags are one of the most valuable tools UBS offers to help clients manage hiring decisions with greater accuracy, speed, and consistency. As adoption grows, we've seen a need to better explain how Smart Tags work, how they're implemented, and how clients use them day to day. This article provides a clear, updated overview based on the latest Smart Tags Product Guide, Q&A, and Sales and Implementation documentation. It's designed to help our clients understand the full lifecycle of Smart Tags, from initial setup through operational use. What Smart Tags Do Smart Tags automate the first level of background report review by ... Read More

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Standing Apart: How UBS Brings Transparency and Accountability to Background Screening

Background screening isn't just about checking boxes or rushing through reports. It's about building trust through diligence, openness, and an unwavering commitment to do right by both clients and their candidates. At UBS, we take pride in setting ourselves apart, and that difference shows in our approach to verification, response, and industry leadership. Going Direct: The Power of Primary Source Verification Many background screening providers rely on aggregated databases, pulling in large stores of historical data without adequately checking for accuracy or currency. The result? Outdated or incorrect information, exposing clients to risk and candidates to unfair roadblocks. UBS does more than merely ... Read More

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How Atlas MedStaff Strengthens Compliance and Efficiency with Universal Background Screening

Strong compliance processes are essential in healthcare staffing, where even a small oversight can affect patient care and partner trust. For Mandy Sudbeck, Director of Compliance at Atlas MedStaff, choosing the right background screening partner is critical to keeping clinicians moving through the hiring process quickly and accurately. Mandy began her career in property management before moving into healthcare credentialing. From day one, she learned how important reliable screening is for protecting patients and meeting hospital requirements. When she joined Atlas MedStaff, she brought her familiarity with Universal Background Screening (UBS) with her. “I saw firsthand how Universal operates and the quality ... Read More

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Product Update: Powerful New Enhancements That Make Background Screening Faster, Smarter, and More Compliant

At Universal Background Screening, we know that hiring teams today need more than a vendor. They need a partner that continuously improves, anticipates compliance changes, and builds tools that make screening smoother for both employers and candidates. That's why our product and engineering teams deliver enhancements designed to reduce friction, strengthen compliance, and streamline workflows across the platforms your teams already use. Below is a summary of the latest updates across Background Screening, ATS Integrations, and UHealth services. All of these features are available now or rolling out shortly for UBS clients: Enhanced ATS Integrations for Faster Hiring Bullhorn: eForms Ordering Now Available For ... Read More

WOTC tax credit optimization for employers

WOTC with UBS + VerifyToday: A Strategic Approach to Tax Savings

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) represents one of today's most significant, yet consistently underutilized, employer incentive programs. With credits reaching $9,600 per eligible hire, this federal initiative offers substantial cost recovery opportunities that thousands of businesses forfeit annually due to administrative complexity, regulatory requirements, and process gaps. Universal Background Screening (UBS) has established a strategic partnership with VerifyToday to address these challenges, delivering a comprehensive solution that transforms WOTC tax credit optimization from an administrative burden into a streamlined savings opportunity. The WOTC Implementation Gap Three primary factors prevent organizations from maximizing WOTC benefits: Knowledge barriers exist across many HR departments, where teams remain unaware that ... Read More

UBS and Biometrics4ALL: Solving the Fingerprinting Problem That’s Slowing Down Your Best Hires

If you've ever had to delay a critical hire because fingerprinting took weeks instead of days, you already know the problem. In regulated industries like healthcare, education, and financial services, fingerprint-based background checks aren't optional. They're the law. Yet somehow, in 2025, most organizations are still managing this process like it's 1995. Manual scheduling. Paper trails. Scattered compliance records. Frustrated candidates who can't figure out where to go or when. And at the end of it all, a hiring timeline that stretches far longer than it should. The real cost isn't just time. It's lost talent, compliance risk, and the operational burden ... Read More

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