But they are ideal for certain situations. Whether they be drug tests or medical tests, and instant test (aka “rapid” test), is what is called a “screen.” It’s a quick, down-and-dirty check. If you pass, it’s accepted. If you don’t, it needs further testing in a lab. Of course, if it were that simple, [...]
Testing for Marijuana at Work has become a hot topic as more states legalize its use. Many argue that marijuana is just like alcohol, pointing out that alcohol is a bigger problem and yet remains legal. Others claim that what an employee does on their own time shouldn’t matter. Some even dismiss concerns by [...]
Some people try to cheat drug tests. Not most people. Then again, most people don't need to! But many who are worried about it work very hard to game the system. Why Are So Many Drug Tests Negative? Nearly 10% of all full-time workers in the U.S. are illicit drug users. Yet only 3.8% [...]
“We just want to get the testing done so we can put people to work,” a frustrated HR manager recently told me. “How long does your lab take?” That’s really what it’s about, isn’t it? When a critical process is the bottleneck, it’s aggravating. Particularly when a business has high turnover, or a rush [...]
Pre-employment drug testing may not guarantee a drug-free workplace It helps, but many users get through. Here’s how. Drug users call us regularly. It’s pretty obvious who they are. They ask how long drugs can be detected in urine or hair, and will often pay for their own drug tests to find out if [...]
A worker has an accident. Someone may or may not be hurt. Perhaps the incident could have been averted with a decent random testing program, but it’s too late to think about that. Note to self: “Add random testing program to next week’s company meeting agenda.” The Legal Advantage of Post-Accident Testing Now what? [...]
Would you rather build a fence at the top of a cliff, or park an ambulance at the bottom? That’s why we wear seat belts. It’s why we cook our chicken thoroughly. It’s why we watch our blood pressure and cholesterol. And it’s why we create safe workplaces. We want to prevent tragic events [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
