Did you know that small,
independent businesses are twice as likely as larger businesses to employ drug
users?
That’s because small
businesses frequently lack drug education or drug-testing policies. In fact,
statistics show that only 50% of businesses with fewer than 25 employees offer
drug education or policies.
Why should tire dealers
care? Because compared to non-drug users, drug users are:
• 2.5 times more likely to
have extended absences
• Three times more likely to
be late
• 33-50% less productive
• Responsible for 50%-80% of
all employee thefts
• Five times more likely to
file a workers’ comp claim
Instituting a drug-free
policy can positively affect your dealership’s bottom line by increasing
productivity and reducing the number of workplace accidents.
Just in case you need it,
here’s more incentive for promoting a drug-free workplace: States such as
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Virginia allow
workers’ comp insurance premium credits of up to 10% for businesses that
implement drug-free workplace programs.
- Source: Tire Review
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