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 […]
Continue Reading5 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 […]
Continue ReadingLatest 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 […]
Continue ReadingK2/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 […]
Continue ReadingMost 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 […]
Continue ReadingShould 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 […]
Continue ReadingSigns 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, […]
Continue ReadingDrug-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 […]
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