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Employee Drug Testing Suggested by Lawn & Landscape
February 2008
At Lawn & Landscape contributor Amy Phillips is right when she suggests that the decision to hire an employee is "one of the most difficult, yet integral parts of running a successful business." And as she makes clear, background screening procedures, including employee drug testing, can make or break businesses of all sizes.
As the article says, an employer can very easily find him or herself in "hot water" for failing to conduct background screening, particularly when negligent hiring lawsuits can prove damage or injury to a third party.
Several cases are cited in which employers were found at fault for failing to pursue adequate background screening before hiring an individual. However, while the millions lost in negligent hiring is a stark reminder of what can happen when the wrong person works for you, other issues like lowered employee morale and bad PR can be equally destructive.
Some of the best advice from Phillips comes in terms of employee drug testing. This factor of employee screening becomes even more important when employees will have access to the homes and personal information of clients, such as delivery persons, cable installers, landscape workers, etc.
In order to protect the company, other employees, and clients Lawn & Landscape suggests no less than thorough background screening, with employee drug testing and a careful review of an employment application.
We would also suggest that random drug testing is just as important in order to maintain workplace safety. Too often drug use is at the bottom of dangerous employee behavior, and only random drug testing can ensure that any workplace stays free of drug abuse on a regular basis.
Call EBI to discuss background screening for your firm through a custom program to suit your company's needs.
Our thorough background screening programs can make the difference in helping ensure you're candidates are who
they say they are
Criminal records searches. Random drug testing. Reference checks. Everything for a comprehensive picture of your prospective employees.
Call us at 800.324.7700 for details.
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