Drug testing does not fit our company culture I hear this from time to time when speaking with people at reputable companies. Maybe it’s just me, but the irony strikes me in such a way that I’m certain my facial expression is visible even over the phone. What is company culture anyway? About.com puts [...]
Reading a recent post in “The Pot Blog” (which covers legal, political & social changes as they relate to legalized marijuana in Washington state), I was somewhat taken aback by the series of events that occurred in Spokane when a gentleman openly displayed the four grams of marijuana he had legally purchased. That it was pot and that he paid [...]
It’s a rough time of year for allergy sufferers. Sniffles, itchy eyes and congestion abound as pollen, mold and other allergens irritate the mucous membranes in our eyes and nasal passages. Others feel a bit off all the time and don't know why. In many cases, the culprit isn’t what they’re breathing but rather [...]
From the 6/25/14 issue of the Glenview Lantern. Download (pdf) ALAN P. HENRY, Staff Writer The Need for Confidential Testing One man ordered a DNA test to make sure his infant son was his following in vitro fertilization. A woman wanted to find out what allergies were causing her mysterious skin rashes. A small [...]
The Cost of Presenteeism in the Workplace Occasionally, you may go to work even though you’re feeling a bit “off.” Maybe it’s a cold or your stomach isn’t quite right. You may even be running a fever. But the thought of missing a day on the job creates more anxiety than it’s worth. So [...]
Occasionally, our clients ask if a positive drug test results in trouble with the law. No, we don’t call the police, but that doesn’t mean all is well. Sometimes an individual tests positive for cocaine or some other illegal drug. Are we obligated to turn the person in? Thankfully, no. We’re not trained in [...]
GLENVIEW — Drug testing before and during employment cannot only save a company from hiring the wrong people, but also point people in a direction they may need but not acknowledge. The Importance of Workplace Drug Testing James Jennings, president and CEO of Jennings Chevrolet and Volkswagen in Glenview, started drug testing his employees [...]
Don't be fooled by marijuana support Recently, the National Institute on Drug Abuse organized the fourth annual National Drug Facts Week. The official observance ended, but the conversation should continue. For several months, media outlets have flooded us with stories about marijuana legalization, whether for medical or recreational use. If your world is far [...]
We all have competitors. Some compete for the same customers. Others compete for the same employees. Smart employers pay attention to both. To attract the right employees, you need to offer something compelling: competitive wages, stimulating work environment, benefits, flexibility or whatever your ideal employee might need. Prospective employees know [...]
If you’re one of the many companies implementing random drug testing programs for the first time, it’s a common question. And a good one. What do you do if an employee fails a drug test? The simple answer is, “It’s up to you.” Pretty empowering, I think. The employer gets [...]
