Did you know that small,independent businesses are twice as likely as larger businesses to employ drugusers?
That’s because smallbusinesses frequently lack drug education or drug-testing policies. In fact,statistics show that only 50% of businesses with fewer than 25 employees offerdrug education or policies.
Why should tire dealerscare? Because compared to non-drug users, drug users are:
• 2.5 times more likely tohave extended absences
• Three times more likely tobe late
• 33-50% less productive
• Responsible for 50%-80% ofall employee thefts
• Five times more likely tofile a workers’ comp claim
Instituting a drug-freepolicy can positively affect your dealership’s bottom line by increasingproductivity 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 asAlabama, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Virginia allowworkers’ comp insurance premium credits of up to 10% for businesses thatimplement drug-free workplace programs.
– Source: Tire ReviewBusiness Toolbox
