5 Ways to Increase Employee Motivation In a recession, two things set successful companies apart from failed ones: leadership and employees. When you have creative, productive workers, your job gets easier because you have less to micromanage. That gives you more time to lead the company in the right direction. Below, we outline five steps […]
Read more5 Common Myths About Drug Tests Below we discuss 5 often heard myths and the reasons they are inaccurate. When deciding whether to implement drug tests for your business, it’s important to be informed! 1. Myth: Drug tests tell your employees you don’t trust them. Fact: Drug tests show your employees you care about […]
Read morePre-Employment Drug Testing Program Companies considering whether to implement a pre-employment drug testing program, as well as those that already have a program in place; need to see measurable value in the investment they are making. Well-designed and well-administered drug testing programs are not a cost of doing business. Rather, these programs generate substantial savings […]
Read moreLatest Designer Drug Scare After the gruesome bath salts “zombie” attack in Miami sky-rocketed this designer drug into the news, I felt compelled to address the dangers of using it. If the fact that you might end up eating someone’s face off doesn’t keep you from using this drug then consider some of the […]
Read moreK2/Spice-the other Designer Drug In my experience, K2 was the second highest mountain in the world. Today it is another name for a mixture of herbs and spices that are typically sprayed with synthetic compounds that mimic THC, the active ingredient in Marijuana. Here are some myths surrounding Spice/K2: -It is legal In 2011 the […]
Read moreMost Common Questions About Drug Testing The most common question about drugs is how long do they last in your system. There are many factors that can affect what we call a “window of detection” for a particular drug including: The amount of drug taken How frequently the drug is taken The nature of the drug itself […]
Read moreShould I Drug Test My Small Business Employees? While introducing the topic of drug testing within a large corporation seems standard, there is a different sentiment in the small business world. The most problematic aspect of obtaining a drug test in a small business is requesting it. There often exists no clause in the paperwork […]
Read moreSigns of Alcoholism at Work 1. Attendance Frequent, unexplained absences from work may be due to an alcohol problem. This person may be frequently late, or be absent from his or her station of duty for long periods of time. You may even begin to pick up on patterns of absences, like every Friday, […]
Read moreDrug-Free Workplace is a Better Workplace What is a “drug free workplace?” Such an environment refers to a workplace setting where alcohol and drug use are discouraged and other activities are provided instead. Employees who sell drugs and alcohol on work premises or come to work impaired do not contribute to a friendly or effective […]
Read moreHow to Recognize Signs of Potential Drug Use If you start to notice a loved one or a coworker seeming more distant, more erratic and less responsible, there is a chance that he or she could be an addict. There are many signs that can be noticed by observation, and it’s important to know what they are […]
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