Many companies ask this question, and rightfully so.  The answer, as we see it, is to always test -- regardless of the job market.  Here's why:  In a tight market, especially, you want to make sure that you're getting the best employees that you can.  The employees that you have working for you can make all the difference in the world.

What often happens is that employees who use drugs will look for companies who do not test.  You won't find those people working at places that do test.  So by not testing, what kind of employees do you end up with?  Most likely, those who weren't able to secure a job elsewhere.  Do you want those types of employees representing your business and interacting with your most valued asset:  your customer?

We believe the answer to these questions is No!   We feel that you would be better served to add some other incentive to attract higher quality employees away from other businesses such as higher salaries, perks, discounts, or benefits.  This way you end up with higher quality employees rather than those employees that have already been passed over by other businesses.

For smaller businesses in particular, one serious accident or one troubled employee can create major problems.  The cost of one employee's alcohol or other drug abuse can be devastating.  IHSN develops simple, effective drug testing programs that can help even the smallest employer set up a drug testing program to help protect themselves from the potential liabilities of not having a program.

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