Finding themselves in a situation they may feel has all the makings of a “Catch-22”, four veterans are suing the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment and the Colorado Board of Health. In a state where recreational use of marijuana has already been legalized, and despite the recommendation of Chief Medical Officer Read more »
Legal Pot Impacts CO Business
When money is being made from the sale of marijuana as it is in Colorado, people seem to stop asking questions. One of the most often cited reason for states to decriminalize the use of the drug centers on how much money is to be made. In an economy that has struggled for years, legalization Read more »
How Does Alcohol Abuse Damage Workplace Morale?
High workplace morale is often tied to higher productivity, a greater sense of employee pride in their work and less turnover. The emotional and mental condition in a work setting can be one that fosters the ability to weather stressful stretches and hardships. It makes sense, then, to curate that setting carefully. There are many Read more »
Positive Drug Test Results Higher for the First Time in 10 Years
For the past decade, the rate of positive drug tests recorded in the United States workforce had steadily declined. According to recent statistics provided by the Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index, that trend has come to an end. Quest Diagnostics is the primary source of services that relate to diagnostic testing, and the company has Read more »
3 Steps to Find the Ideal Candidate
Let’s face it: you have a lot of responsibilities. Along with finding and hiring the best candidates for your business, you probably have a lot more on your plate. Finding great candidates doesn’t need to be a pain; with a good system in place, you’ll have no trouble attracting potential employees, analyzing their compatibility, and Read more »
What is Mobile Drug Testing?
Current workforce data shows that when a company invests in drug testing programs, workplace injury rates can decline by as much as 51 percent over the course of two years. Therefore, it makes good business sense to update your HR practices to include pre-employment and random drug testing of employees. If your organization is struggling Read more »
Workplace Opiate Use Takes its Toll on Business
The days of businesses worrying only about illegal drug abuse in their employee population are gone. Opiate use is growing at staggering rates in the workplace, and these drugs can be far more dangerous and pervasive than their illegal counterparts. How are narcotics impacting society and the workplace? According to the Centers for Disease Control Read more »
6 Steps to a Safer Workplace
For businesses in many industries, safety on the job is a crucial concern for many reasons. For one thing, injured employees can lead to costly lawsuits that often turn ugly. Workplace accidents can also hurt productivity to a significant degree. Finally, poor safety track records can deter quality applicants and even shut the place down. Read more »