Drug Testing Overseas Just Got Easier With EBI
In today’s competitive global business climate, many companies are compelled to recruit talent overseas that possess specific skill sets, knowledge, education or training. Employers that seek offshore talent bring new cultural knowledge and diverse ways of thinking to complete a true global workforce. Industries such as healthcare, higher education, technology and engineering are leaders in seeking talent outside of the United States. Recruiting talent across the far reaches of the globe is hard enough, but what about screening or even drug testing these new-hires? Employers that operate facilities in other parts of the world want to keep their substance abuse testing and risk mitigation strategy within their overall corporate compliance standards.
Think of a scenario where you have recruited, interviewed and even relocated a new-hire from overseas to find out that this new employee failed a drug testing during their first day on the job. Think of the huge cost in time and lost production to your company’s bottom line because of one hire; drug testing your candidate before relocation could have avoided this costly mistake. The use of global drug testing continues to evolve due to growing demand, and so do the resources that EBI provides to our global clientele. EBI has the global reach and knowledge to facilitate and administer drug testing just about anywhere in the world where drug testing is culturally accepted and legally permissible.
With supporting partners such as Quest Diagnostics and independent clinic networks throughout the world, EBI is ready administer the substance testing program needs of any global employer. The following is a sampling of the growing markets that support EBI’s global drug testing network:
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India is one of the fastest growing areas of drug testing in the world fueled by recruiting pressures from the United States and other countries, and an increased in testing awareness by Indian based employers. EBI utilizes a premier testing laboratory based in Gurgaon, Haryana which provides the largest accredited testing facility in the country.
EBI’s network of collection and laboratory facilities are growing. In Australia, collection sites in cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth are conveniently located to handle almost any testing needs. Collection facilities are also convenient in New Zealand, with primary locations in the major metropolitan areas such as Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, and additional locations throughout the region.
The United Kingdom (UK), along with other European Union countries, is supported by a state-of-the-art diagnostics laboratory in West London that provides clinical analysis seven days a week. Laboratory analysis and diagnostic facilities are also available in West Middlesex, UK, France and Belgium. EBI’s collection sites and clinical partner locations are expansive throughout Europe.
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Through close ties with the United States, the Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements apply to Canadian commercial carriers transporting goods between our borders, and drug and alcohol testing is mandatory within this industry. EBI works closely with employers located throughout Canada’s ten Provinces and three Territories, and provides collection sites within all major cities for convenient and cost effective service.
Continued immigration and longtime recruiting strategies have provided for a well established network of clinical laboratories and Patient Services Centers (PSC) throughout The Republic of Mexico. There are actually twenty-one (21) PSCs available in Mexico City alone. With one of the largest privately held clinical laboratories in Mexico City and Juarez, EBI has the diagnostic facilities to support any hiring or recruiting strategy within most Mexican states.
EBI's partner clinical laboratories in San Juan and the Northeastern Region, as well as the use of independent clinics and hospitals throughout the island, supports one of the largest logistical networks in the industry and provides the highest quality of services and customer support. These facilities and resources also provide critical services and logistics for the United States Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. Johns, and testing options for other Caribbean countries such as Tortola and Antigua.
EBI’s partner testing laboratory in Sao Paulo supports local employers with numerous testing options. This facility is adjacent to one of the most premium hospitals in South America and provides the latest in testing technology. Collections sites and additional support are available throughout Brazil’s major cities.
EBI is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of personal information across the globe. As such, EBI has established a data privacy policy which complies with the seven Safe Harbor principles administered by the United States Department of Commerce, in accordance with the European Commission’s Directive on Data Protection that went into effect in 1998. EBI has been Safe Harbor certified since 2007.
Never make the mistake of hiring overseas without a complete picture of your new hires potential drug abuse history. With EBI’s global reach of over 15,000 clinics and third-party collection sites, you can ensure a safe workplace wherever your employees are located. EBI’s knowledgeable and highly trained staff can help develop a global substance abuse program that seamlessly integrates with your domestic screening protocols. No matter where you have the need for screening, the United States, Canada, Europe or virtually anywhere across the world, EBI is your One Global Solution.
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