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 signs that 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 making your decision easy 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 to 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 »