Archive for October, 2018
The New Wave of Drugs in the Workplace
In keeping a drug-free work environment, employers are constantly battling new waves of drugs and have to adapt to the changes. When drug testing in the workplace first became a popular way to create a safer and more productive environment, employers were mainly looking for drugs that were popular at the time (marijuana, cocaine, and […]
The Common Signs an Employee is Abusing Drugs
We have said it multiple times, but a drug-free workplace is safer and more productive than one that has drugs present. Drug testing policies for Nashville businesses benefit the entire workplace, employees and employers alike. Whether your company tests their employees or not, there are common signs that employers should be on the lookout to […]
Eliminating Opioids in An Opioid Crisis
The American workplace is currently fighting a raging war and that war is with opioids. The current opioid epidemic that we are seeing in American society extends to every aspect of life and that includes the workplace. Employers play a major role when it comes to eliminating this issue, and it all starts with creating […]
Steps to Creating A Drug-Free Workspace
In today’s society, drugs are being found and used in the workplace at a skyrocketing rate. This can lead to possible injuries, absenteeism in employees, and financial loss or fraud. These possible outcomes are employer’s worst nightmare and should be avoided at all costs to a company. The problem is that not all businesses have […]
Testing Positive for Metabolites
When an employer requires their employees to take a drug test, they are mainly hoping to ensure that the results don’t turn up positive for parent drugs, such as cocaine and marijuana. Fortunately enough, our standard six-panel drug tests that are used test for more than just a parent. They also test for drug metabolites. […]
