Drug Testing in the Workplace What all Employers Need to Know – A FREE Workshop Presented by Andy Bennett of Alliant HR and Gauri Bhalakia of ARCpoint Labs
Using drugs impairs decision-making abilities and physically impairs people. This can be an extremely dangerous and expensive combination for any business. Not only will your company morale and productivity suffer when drug and alcohol abuse is a factor, but safety issues can arise that endanger the health and wellbeing of other employees, customers, visitors, and ultimately the business itself.
So how can you be sure that your employees are not under the influence of legal or illegal drugs? Do your workplace policies cover drug and alcohol abuse, possession, and distribution? Do you have a drug-testing policy? Where do you turn for your drug testing processes and services? You are invited to a FREE workshopfor MetroWest Chamber Members co-presented by Andy Bennett from Alliant Human Resources, and Gauri Bhalakia, president of ARCpoint Labs of Southborough-Framingham to learn all about the issue of substance abuse and drug testing. Topics covered will include:
The Impact of Drug and Alcohol Abuse in the Workplace;
Drug and Alcohol Testing Program and Implementation
Changing Marijuana Laws and its Effect on Workplace Policy;
The Importance of a Drug and Alcohol Policy;
Recognizing Signs And Symptoms of Drug and Alcohol Use in the Workplace
The Drug Testing Process;
What to Do With the Results of A Drug Test.
All employers must have a complete understanding of an effective drug and alcohol testing program and have legally-compliant policies and procedures in place to ensure a drug and alcohol-free, productive work environment.
Using drugs impairs decision-making abilities and physically impairs people. This can be an extremely dangerous and expensive combination for any business. Not only will your company morale and productivity suffer when drug and alcohol abuse is a factor, but safety issues can arise that endanger the health and wellbeing of other employees, customers, visitors, and ultimately the business itself.