The Six Pillars of a Successful Workplace Wellness Program

Strategically integrated workplace wellness programs have six strong pillars that simultaneously support their success, regardless of the size of the organization. Construct them well, and your institution could see the kinds of big returns that the 10 companies in our sample have garnered. 1. Multilevel Leadership Creating a culture of health requires strong leadership [...]

Does “negative-dilute” mean he passed the drug test?

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% [...]

Can Post-Accident Drug Testing Lower Workers’ Comp Costs and Improve Safety?

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? [...]

Fence or Ambulance? The Role of Drug Testing in Preventing Workplace Tragedies

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 [...]

Positive Drug Test: What Employers Need to Know and How to Respond

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 [...]