EBI's own background screening library.

With the resources EBI has at its disposal for background screening, drug testing, and human resources management, we felt it was time to offer a consolidated location for accessing many of our best public research materials, hence EBI's background screening online library was born.

You'll also find a complete archive of our EBI Advisor, our periodic newsletter on the background screening industry located here.

You're welcome to use and quote any of these resources, in whole or part, as long as you offer complete attribution to this page and our site.

Current topic: Workplace Safety Starts in the Hiring Process: Don't wait until it's to late. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, almost 6,000 employees die every year in the workplace. Around 600 of them die due to targeted workplace violence, at the hands of an employee who means to kill them. That’s right, they’re murdered by another employee. Many others die inadvertantly as a result of another employee’s mistake on the job. Meanwhile, non-fatal injuries on the job number in the many thousands, and together these issues pose a significant problem for employers. The liability that is a direct result of workplace violence is only the tip of the iceberg. There’s workers compensation claims, absenteeism, higher turnover, low morale and more. Not to mention the psychological trauma of losing an employee on the job. The Federal Government links several factors to workplace bullying and workplace violence, both of which are closely related. They often stem from outside influences, over which the employer unfortunately has no control. Workplace bullying especially can be the cause of stress, unhappiness in the job environment, road rage, and even psychological imbalance. Violence can often grow out of workplace bullying, so the latter is often perceived as a precursor or sign of the former. In order to control these tendencies and create a better sense of workplace safety, the Federal Government suggests that each employer deal with these issues as early as possible, before they can evolve into a dangerous situation. And, no point is earlier than the point where an employee enters the hiring process. Managers and Supervisors, it is suggested, should conduct thorough background screening on all potential hires, including drug testing. At EBI we couldn’t agree more. We know that background screening can directly affect workplace safety, which is why we suggest pre-employment drug testing, random drug testing, and post-accident drug testing to protect our clients. We also conduct background checks on a local, state, and national level, and complete reference checks. We see ourselves as the first line of defense against workplace bullying and workplace violence – which might be why we’ve come to represent the highest industry standards. Call EBI to discuss designing a drug testing program to suit your company's needs.Our reliable drug testing programs will give you peace of mind about drug use in your workplace. Criminal records searches. Random drug testing. Reference checks. Everything for a comprehensive picture of your prospective employees. Call us at 800.324.7700 for details.

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