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It seems that hiring and retention are becoming more complex and critical every day. In turn, the job of HR is becoming more complex and critical. Consider the more than 180 federal laws enforced by …
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Drug abuse is on the rise across the United States and prescription opioids top the list for substance abuse. Between 1999 and 2014, prescription opioid sales almost quadrupled while the amount of pain reported remained …
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The epidemic of prescription painkiller abuse is causing a revision in mandatory drug testing of employees in regulated industries. Included in this change, the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) has recently issued revised regulations that …
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First, the bottom line: drug test evidence from the 2017 Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index™ shows that use of illegal drugs among the workforce is at its highest point in 12 years, and is trending …
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It is well documented that drug testing can be one of the most important ways to build and maintain a safe and productive workplace. When employees suffer from drug or alcohol abuse, the consequences can be far-reaching. As an employer, how can you maintain a drug-free workplace while also respecting individual privacy and keeping costs in check?
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What should you do if your employee tests positive for marijuana (cannabis)? Is your drug screening policy up to par? Find out.
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Consider these eye-opening facts when talking to employers about their background screening efforts and the role of background screening in their hiring processes.
READ MORESubstance abuse is a widespread problem that affects society and the workplace alike. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports the following alarming statistics about substance abuse in the workplace:
77% of illicit drug …
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