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Everything You Need to Know About DOT Physicals
Nov 6, 2019Driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is physically and mentally strenuous, and the long hours, stressful treks, and heavy loads can take quite a toll on even the healthiest among us. Because of the demanding nature of the job, the tenacious individuals
Read MoreFood Sensitivities: The Difference Between ‘Allergy’ and ‘Intolerance’
Nov 6, 2019Did you know that roughly 15-20% of the population suffers from at least one food intolerance? Or that 10% of adults in the United States suffer from food allergies? As these percentages continue to tick up year after year, it's becoming increasingly
Read MoreShould I Get Tested for STDs?
Oct 8, 2019Sharing is caring, but not when it comes to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Getting tested for these infections is just as critical for practicing safe sex as gaining consent and using protection, so seeing your doctor or other medical professional
Read MoreHow to Handle CBD in the Workplace
Sep 23, 2019The 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp from the federal list of controlled substances, effectively legalizing hemp-derived CBD products in all 50 states. Since then, CBD is EVERYWHERE and it’s being met with mixed feelings. On the one hand, people seem
Read MoreThe Skinny on Workplace Health & Wellness Programs
Aug 13, 2019Workplace health and wellness initiatives promote a healthy lifestyle for employees and can be as basic as smoking cessation programs and wellness education seminars, or as sophisticated as on-site gyms, wearable fitness trackers, company-wide competitions,
Read MoreWhat to Do When Drug Use Enters The Workplace?
Jul 29, 2019Employee absenteeism, work-related injuries and lost productivity represent some of the effects of employee drug use in the workplace. Employers in the United States lose up to an estimated $53.4 billion in productivity due to prescription drug misuse
Read MoreShould I Perform Background Checks on Contractors & Freelancers?
Jul 26, 2019As the traditional workforce continues to shift and make way for a thriving gig economy (a free market system in which temporary positions are common and organizations contract with independent workers for short-term engagements), you may find yourself
Read More5 Keys to a Successful Drug Screening Program
Jun 25, 2019There are a ton of different ways your company's drug and alcohol program could go wrong: you could be enforcing regulations that aren't appropriate for your industry, choosing the wrong test, carrying on with an outdated program, or ignoring—or selectively
Read MoreHow Employees Try To Cheat Drug Tests And What You Can Do To Stop Them
Jun 25, 2019You may be surprised to learn that over 70 percent of drug users are employed—meaning that it's very possible that you have one or more working for you right now. Drug use can impact your company in a number of different ways, including in customer
Read MoreIntro to the DOT’s Drug & Alcohol Testing Regulations
May 31, 2019You know drug testing is critical for ensuring the safety of your workplace, but knowing all the steps for staying compliant within stringent regulations can be overwhelming—especially when you take into account ever-changing laws around marijuana,
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