Not all jobs require drug testing, but it’s safe to say that the majority of them do. If you’re looking for a job in Atlanta, it’s definitely a good idea to abstain from any illicit substance. This is what most normal, responsible people do, even if they’re fond of cannabis or other drugs. After all, Read more »
Just Because It’s Medicine Doesn’t Make It Safe
Prescription drugs are the second-most abused category of drugs, after marijuana. According to results from the 2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the rate of current non medical use of prescription psychotherapeutic drugs was 2.6% in men and 2.3% in women. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the three classes of prescription drugs that are Read more »
What I Wish Drug Users Understood About Drug Testing
No one likes being drug tested. No one likes peeing in a cup, and there’s no question that the “war on drugs” has created quite a few social and cultural problems. At the same time, it’s a reality and a fact of life. Not all jobs in Atlanta ask for drug testing, but many of Read more »
Carfentanil Surfaces in Atlanta
The dangerously-potent and highly-toxic drug, carfentanil, has caused an overdose epidemic throughout the Midwest, and now it’s turning up in Atlanta. Carfentanil is colorless, odorless, and deadly, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is bracing for its impact. A Deadly Dose 10,000 times more powerful than morphine and 50,000 times stronger than heroin, carfentanil is one of Read more »
9 New Manager Hiring Mistakes to Avoid
For many new managers, one of the key responsibilities that comes with their new position is the hiring – and sometimes even firing – of new employees. Whether or not a new employee works out, however, is often determined by how well the new manager chose them in the first place. To help you find Read more »
What to Do if Your Suspect an Employee is Using Drugs?
If you suspect an employee is using drugs, either on their own time or during working hours, this can create a serious problem for workplace safety. Employees that have a dependency issue tend to have poor job performance, problems getting to work on time, or they may have an absenteeism issue. It also creates a workplace Read more »
7 Things Smart Managers Need to Know About Hiring Millenials
Focusing on millennials is a smart business move because they will be the overwhelming majority in the workforce over the coming years. Businesses that depend on attracting top talent in order to beat out competition will need to use one of these seven methods to win over the best millennials. Consider relocating your office Many businesses have chosen Read more »
4 Things Managers Wish They Knew Before Hiring
If only hiring was as easy as reading applications and fitting people with the right skills into the right positions. Life doesn’t work that way and neither does the hiring process. The managers hiring people need to know more than the contents of a resume in order to make the right decisions for the company. Does Read more »