The number of people who use drugs is on the rise. It’s quite shocking to think about when you consider statistics indicate 31.9 million people ages 12 and older have used in the last 30 days, as noted by the National Centers for Drug Abuse Statistics (NCDAS).
At PATRIOT Backgrounds and Investigations, serving Davie, FL, and the nearby region, we offer this drug testing and for a good reason, well several good reasons. For starters, we firmly believe Florida drug screenings can help you find the right employees for your business, especially when used along with background checks.
Keeps Other Workers Safe and Happy
An employee who regularly uses drugs could suffer from a mental illness, such as anxiety – which commonly co-occurs with drug abuse. The individual may suffer from mood swings due to the unnatural highs and lows drugs induce. This person could take their bad mood out on your good employees and cause them to become discontent working at your business.
The individual could also come to work high or drunk, both of which could lead to the person becoming violent with their coworkers or making a mistake that could put other people in jeopardy.
On the other hand, if the employee is using while at work, he or she may not work as they should. This could lead to your other employees picking up the slack.
Reduces the Risk of No Call No Shows
A no-call, no-show incident can occur at any time. It harms the other workers who have to take on the missing employee’s responsibilities or cover the missed shift.
While emergencies can happen that lead to a no-call, no-show being acceptable, some employees make it a pattern. This is particularly the case when an employee is using drugs. The individual may stay up all night using and not feel like coming to work the next day. On the contrary, the person may rather use than come to work.
By drug testing when the person first starts, you can see if the person uses drugs. It may also deter the employee from using drugs in the future because he or she knows drug testing is a possibility.
Ensures Employee Is Reliable
Although there are functional drug addicts, this isn’t always the case. Drugs can interfere with a person’s ability to come to work on time and on schedule as he or she should. When you opt for our Florida drug screening service, you can have a tidbit of information to help you assess the person’s reliability.
Could Save You Money on Medical Insurance
If you have employees who use drugs and need to go to the emergency room or regularly see the physician to assist with medical emergencies or accidents, it could end up costing you more on your premiums. When you have employees that require rehabilitation due to a drug problem, this cost could also increase your medical insurance expenses.
Can Save You Money on Worker’s Compensation Insurance
When you provide drug screenings for employment and make your establishment a certified drug-free workplace, you can save on worker’s compensation costs.
An employee who comes to work on drugs may injure him or herself, which could cost you in worker’s compensation, particularly, if the company raises your premiums as a result.
Your company could benefit by using the services of PATRIOT Backgrounds and Investigations, serving Davie, FL, and the general vicinity. Not only do we offer background checks, but we perform Florida drug screening services as well. This can help you choose candidates that are most qualified and will help keep your medical insurance and worker’s compensation premiums low.
Contact us today at 954-372-1103 to discuss our drug testing service. You may also use our online contact form.
