As the focus on workplace safety increases and companies simultaneously struggle to find qualified workers in a competitive job market, the need for an accurate and fair evaluation of prospective employees has never been more crucial. As a result, the use of a Post-Offer Employment Test (POET) has increasingly become a critical component of many organizations' hiring processes. However, while companies receive significant benefits from these programs, they can leave organizations legally exposed when not managed properly. 

This article will explore the benefits of POET programs, identify which companies need them most, and discuss what they can do to protect themselves during implementation.