If you’ve ever heard someone – especially one of your employees – say, “It’s just marijuana; what’s the big deal?”, you’re not alone. In a world where attitudes toward marijuana are rapidly shifting and laws are changing, it’s tempting to assume marijuana use isn’t “that bad.”
Here’s the honest breakdown...
As more states legalize marijuana for medical or recreational use, many small business owners are asking an important question: should marijuana still be included in workplace drug testing programs? The answer is yes – but it requires thoughtful policy design and clear communication.
One of the biggest challenges with marijuana...
Impairment in the workplace is a serious issue that affects employee safety, productivity, and can put organizations at risk. Impairment can result from the use of alcohol, marijuana, other illegal drugs, and even medications that have been legally prescribed. Regardless of the substance involved, impairment is never acceptable at work and must be...
Across the nation, nearly four out of five employers and almost three-quarters of employees say opioid use is a problem in workplaces.1 62% of employers, along with nearly half of employees, believe opioids are impacting workplace safety.1 Yet despite these concerns, only about 30% of employees report that their workplace actually has naloxone...
A newly released guide from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and Dräger Safety in the United Kingdom is sounding the alarm on the crisis of workplace impairment. While this study was conducted in the United Kingdom, its findings should serve as an urgent warning for employers across the...
Running a small business often means wearing many hats: owner, manager, HR, and sometimes even driver. In all the hustle, one issue that’s easy to overlook is impaired driving by employees. While alcohol is a well-known culprit, marijuana is increasingly a serious safety concern, especially for employees on the road.
