Drug Testing Solutions

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Drug Testing Solutions

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Top 10 Reasons All Companies Should Drug Testing
Solutions
Workplace drug testing is sometimes a
controversial issue in the modern day work place.
Pre-screening is common when hiring a new
employee. Companies check out references,
employment history and qualifications so why not
screen for substance abuse. The fact is,
companies have a right to have a preference for
non-drug users.
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1 Safety
Workplace drug testing is simply about
maintaining health and safety standards within
the workplace.  Drug use impairs a persons
ability to function in their everyday life.  Even
if drug use is restricted to outside working
hours the effects are long lasting.  Drug testing
programs help to identity safety risks and
eliminate them.  This benefits the company as a
whole as well as the employees.
2 Quality of Work
Employers have a right to decide on the type of
people they want to hire.  A workplace-testing
program ensures the quality of an employees work
is not affected by substance abuse. Drug-testing
programs raise the quality of work by eliminating
 employees that use drugs and are therefore
contributing less to the company.
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3 Reduced Health Insurance Costs
Substance abusers incur 300 higher medical costs
than non-users.  Workplace drug testing programs
can greatly reduce health insurance premiums and
health costs for the company. By reducing the
amount of medical costs related to accidents on
the job and drug related illness, companies
significantly reduce their overall costs.
4 reduced Turnover
Workplace drug testing helps reduce turnover.
 Pre-employment screening can considerably
influence the turnover rate within the company.
Pre-employment testing is essentially about
mitigating the risk of hiring someone you may
have to fire down the track.
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5 Reduced Absenteeism
Workplace drug testing programs are proven to
successfully reduce absenteeism within the
workplace.  Drug related absenteeism and sick
leave is costly to a company.  A substance abuser
is 2.5 times more likely to be absent 8 or more
days a year.  There is the obvious financial
burden, but there is also the loss to employee
morale, which can often be more devastating to
the work environment.
6 Reduced Work Related Accidents
Accidents happen, but accidents are more likely
to occur when there are drugs involved.
 Workplace testing programs act as a deterrent to
drug use.  Often if an accident occurs at work, a
drug test is performed immediately.  This ensures
that if drug use is a factor, it is known and can
be dealt with immediately.  Drug testing may also
influence an employees decision making regarding
future drug use as the possibility of a test is
always there.
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7 Lower Recruitment Costs
Fewer turnovers mean lower recruitment costs.
 The cost of hiring, firing and training is
expensive it costs a business on average 7,000
to replace a salaried worker.  By hiring the
right workers the first time, costs are
contained, and successful happy employees are
retained.
8 More Productive Workplaces
Substance abusers are 1/3 less productive in the
workplace.  Productivity is paramount to success
in any workplace.  If you can increase
efficiency, then you are more likely to meet
company goals and maintain a high level of
development.  Drug users slow down productivity,
perform their duties with less efficiency and
disrupt employee morale.
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9 Reduced Work Place Conflict
Conflict in the work place can result in
diminished productivity and effectiveness.  It is
common for drug users to suffer from mood swings
and irrational behavior patterns.  This can cause
conflict in the workplace and is not conducive to
a harmonious environment.  Workplace drug testing
programs are adept at recognizing these
 situations and implementing appropriate testing
standards.
10 Fewer Thefts and Claims
There has been a proven reduction in thefts and
claims in companies where workplace drug testing
is practiced.  These programs significantly
contribute to a safer, productive, and
conflict-free environment.
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