What kinds of companies should drug test?
All organizations may benefit from drug testing programs. Drug abusers seek out companies that do not have drug testing programs in place. Consider the following facts: 98% of Fortune 500 companies have drug-free workplace programs in effect. 87% of the 9 million illicit drug users in the full-time workforce work for companies with less than 500 employees. The negative effects of drug abuse are felt most by small and medium-sized companies. Will drug testing reduce my insurance costs? Yes. Many insurance carriers offer substantial savings through incentive programs for companies that use drug testing programs. Why do so many large companies but so few small companies have drug-testing programs? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 3% of small businesses do drug testing. But 90% of large businesses (over 1,000 employees) have drug testing programs. When it comes to workplace substance abuse, small businesses don’t need to face this big disadvantage. They can combat the fact
