Last updated : November 18, 2024
Most employees don’t use drugs and view the company test as a means for their employer to weed out those who do. Some employers only require pre-employment drug tests but others conduct random testing throughout the year. Some companies set up annual testing, often coupled with an annual physical exam. Partnering with a mobile drug testing company can make all of those processes easier—especially if you operate a night shift!
As a rule, drug testing facilities operate during the “normal” business day on a Monday through Friday schedule. Night shift employees are used to sleeping during the day. Reporting for a drug test disrupts their normal sleep cycle. And for some, it can take a few days to get settled back into it. If you tweak your drug testing procedures, they won’t need to break their normal sleep patterns.
A Plus for Company Culture
Mobile drug testing companies, such as ours, roll right up to the building equipped with everything needed to perform your employee drug testing. Moreover, we show up when it’s convenient for you—any time—day or night—24/7. We offer national drug screening in all 50 states so you never have to search “drug testing near me” in hopes of finding a first-rate company nearby. Just give USA Mobile Drug Testing a call and we can get you connected with a representative in your state who will be happy to work with you.
Imagine breaking the news to the night shift that the upcoming drug test is during normal working hours. Moreover, they won’t even have to leave the building! There may not be confetti, but a cheer or two isn’t out of the question. Your night shift employees will appreciate the fact that you’ve put them first and are actively seeking to accommodate their normal lifestyles.
That’s going to have a positive effect on your company culture. And happy employees tend to work harder which may positively affect production levels. Your day shift will benefit from mobile drug testing as well.
Convenient for all
First and foremost, mobile drug testing provides employers—and employees alike—with the convenience of remaining on-site. Your employees won’t have to dread getting stuck in traffic on the way to or from their appointments. And, they won’t find themselves scrolling their phones in a waiting room for who knows how long either.
You can stagger the tests so that there is zero wait time making it possible for your employees to work right up to the time they are called for the test. The office or production line continues to run smoothly throughout the testing. And, from an employer’s perspective, the cost-effectiveness of that alone is worth considering the switch.
Couple that with the fact that you can easily schedule larger groups of employees for drug testing, even having all potential hires showing up for their pre-employment test on the same day is an option for you to consider.
Eliminates the possibility of missed tests
If an employee is using drugs, they may get “stuck in traffic” or come up with another excuse that causes them to miss their scheduled test. This gives them some time to clean out their system, hopefully, before the test can be rescheduled.
Bringing the drug test to your workplace eliminates this possibility and increases your peace of mind.
Reduces the possibility of compromise
Again, if an employee is using drugs, traveling to the test site allows them time to compromise the test. Random testing will truly be spontaneous if your drug testing company rolls up on-site and begins calling out names. Your employees will have no choice but to report immediately.
Reduces liability
Having your employees on the road to report for drug testing at an off-site facility attaches some liability risk. Especially, if employees are traveling in company vehicles. Either way, though, if they’re on the road for company business and get in an accident, it’s not going to be good. Having us come to you eliminates that risk.
Keeping employees who were involved in a workplace accident, but who don’t require immediate medical attention, on-site is a good plan of action. The same can be said of someone who needs to be tested for reasonable suspicion. You won’t have to worry about having someone who may be impaired by drugs or alcohol behind the wheel if all you need to do is reach out to get your mobile drug testing team on the road instead.
Flexibility
We’ve mentioned the convenience of having the drug test come to your facility rather than employees reporting for their drug tests off-site. However, specimen collection isn’t our only claim to fame. We can handle scheduling, manage random test pools, and DOT drug testing as well.
You won’t need to micromanage your drug testing program at all and can rest assured that testing is completed by professionals. Specimens are sent for testing at laboratories approved by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) which are the best of the best.
To earn the SAMHSA seal of approval, the laboratory must pass rigorous inspections and be held to the highest standards.
Is mobile drug testing right for your company?
If you’ve got questions about mobile drug testing, reach out! Our knowledgeable staff will be happy to answer them for you.
Let’s get your drug testing program working as efficiently as possible. It’s going to be more cost-effective in the long run because employees aren’t running hither and yon to sit and wait their turn in a crowded office.
Moreover, employee satisfaction increases because they realize you care about not wasting their time. That’s going to have a positive effect on your company culture and happy employees work harder.
Mobile drug testing isn’t a good fit for every company. However, more and more employers are seeing the benefit of having the drug test come to their workplace. Any workplace. Factories, office buildings, construction sites—we go everywhere! Any time, day or night. Pick up the phone and get us on our way to you.
