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Drug Testing
Medical Review Officers: What They Do, And Why They're Integral To Your Workforce
The Medical Review Officer (MRO) is arguably one of the most important additions to your drug testing program. An MRO is mandatory for all Department of Transportation...
By: Jennifer Crump
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Drug Testing
Making the Switch to ECCF Forms: What You Need To Know
The 5-part Chain of Custody form (CCF) is used throughout the workplace drug testing process. It explains how a drug testing specimen should be handled, and documents...
By: Elly McGuinness
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Drug Testing
The Critical Components Of A Strong Workplace Drug And Alcohol Testing Policy
Most companies do not have to have a workplace drug and alcohol policy in place. However, any company conducting drug testing and alcohol testing on its employees should...
By: Jennifer Crump
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Drug Testing
Mobile Drug Testing: What You Need To Know
With COVID-19 continuing to wreak havoc on the country and shuttering many drug testing and alcohol testing facilities, a growing number of companies are turning to...
By: Jennifer Crump
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Drug Testing
On-Site vs. Off-Site Drug Testing: Which Is Right For Your Company?
With over 75% of American workers admitting that they use illicit drugs, and almost 21 million with a substance abuse disorder, there is a strong possibility that drug...
By: Jennifer Crump
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Drug Testing
Substance Abuse Professionals: What They Do, And Why They're Integral To Your Workforce
Almost 20 million Americans battled a substance abuse problem in 2017. The overwhelming majority of these people — over 75% — were in the workforce. This...
By: Jennifer Crump
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Drug Testing
12 Fascinating Facts About Hair Testing
Hair follicle drug testing has been around for almost 40 years, but it has always been the subject of controversy as scientists and employers weigh in on its accuracy,...
By: Jennifer Crump
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Drug Testing
Cannabis Edibles: What You Need To Know
Edibles are an increasingly popular option for consumers who require medical marijuana or want to experience marijuana-induced highs without having to smoke or vape the...
By: Jennifer Crump
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Drug Testing
Safety Sensitive Positions and Marijuana: How to Protect Your Team
The number of workers testing positive for marijuana use continues to grow, increasing almost 17% since 2014. For workers in safety-sensitive positions, the increase is...
By: Jennifer Crump
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Drug Testing
Understanding an Invalid Drug Test: 7 Questions to Follow Up With
The costs of illicit drug use in the workplace are well known. Still, a reliable workplace drug and alcohol policy can help you decrease employee turnover and...
By: Jennifer Crump
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Background Checks
8 Best Practices for Background Screening
Hiring and keeping the best people for your business is crucial for any company's success. Anything that increases the odds of knowing job candidates are qualified...
By: Suzanne Ball
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Drug Testing
Types of Drug and Alcohol Testing Training: How to Choose the Right One for Your Workplace
In 2017, 1 in 9 Americans over the age of 12 admitted to having used illicit drugs in the last thirty days. That number skyrockets to 1 in 4 for Americans aged 18-25...
By: Jennifer Crump
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