In today’s ever-changing business landscape, it is more important than ever for companies to engage professional drug and alcohol testing services.
Due to COVID-19 and associated health risks, many workplaces require employees to work from home either intermittently or permanently until the pandemic ends. Some employees may take this as an opportunity to do the bare minimum and indulge in drinking or illicit substances.
Why Drug and Alcohol Testing is Important During the COVID-19 Pandemic:
- Employees working intermittently may take risks, believing there is little chance of being caught under the influence.
- Peer pressure from housemates or others can influence decision-making.
- Businesses may experience a rise in minor or major workplace incidents.
- Prolonged isolation can impact morale and productivity.
- Feelings of loneliness may trigger undetected conditions.
- US and European studies show that suspending workplace drug testing can lead to increased employee drug use and higher accident rates.
- Helps maintain an ongoing workplace safety culture.