What are the benefits of drug testing my employees?
Drug-free workplace programs can have both short-term and long-term benefits. Employers who have drug-free workplace programs report significant benefits: Short-Term Benefits • Cost savings and incentive programs offered by — Medical and health insurance carriers — Property, casualty, and liability insurance carriers — Workers’ Compensation insurance carriers • Less chance that a current user/abuser will apply for a job or be hired. • Ability to respond quickly when problems with alcohol or other drug abuse arise • Fewer accidents • Fewer disciplinary actions • Reduced losses due to absenteeism, theft, and fraud Long-Term Benefits • Improved employee morale and productivity • Lower costs due to losses and errors • Reduced costs of insurance claims • Greater employee awareness about alcohol and other drug abuse as well as other health issues • Earlier identification and resolution of problems affecting job performance • Decreased legal costs • Decreased costs of hiring and training n
