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Foster safe and fair work environments in the era of cannabis legalization
LATEST BLOG
Federal Marijuana Rescheduling: The Employer Impact
The federal government is taking more steps to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III drug. This decision may create an additional layer of complexity within employer drug testing programs.
Drug Test Cheating: Which Tests Present the Highest Risk
Drug test cheating is a significant issue, but not all drug tests are easy to beat. Here, we examine different sample types and discuss how to detect drug test cheating.
The Impact of Workday Cannabis Use in Manufacturing
Ensuring workplace safety is not just a legal obligation in the manufacturing industry – it’s a necessity. The rise in workday cannabis use poses new and complex risks for employers.
How a Misplaced Focus on Impairment Creates Risk + Financial Strategy Gaps
When legislators or business leaders focus on impairment, they unfortunately limit employers from optimizing the real intent of drug testing – deterring workday drug use.
Dropping THC Testing is Risky Business
Hound Labs’ CEO urges employers to confront the risks of workday marijuana use with cannabis breath testing.
Seven Ways to Confront Workday Cannabis Use
Marijuana now accounts for more than half of all positive drug tests. Whether you have a drug testing program, or are considering a new test type, 4/20 is a good reminder it’s time to act.
Why Workplace Cannabis Laws are Shaking Up Employer Drug Testing
Many California employers can no longer use urine and hair drug tests, but they can implement cannabis breath testing to help maintain safe, yet fair workplaces.
The Implications of Cannabis Use for Security-Sensitive Positions
Organizational risk management of security-sensitive roles is an emerging pillar for cyber-related teams, but mitigation strategies should extend throughout a company’s workforce.
5 Ways Cannabis Breath Testing Can Help Reduce Employee Turnover
Providing a detection window of 2-3 hours, cannabis breath testing can help reduce turnover and aid in employee recruitment, acquisition, and retention.
Lessons Learned from Onboarding Cannabis Breath Testing
The first clients to adopt cannabis breath testing gain a competitive edge – the chance to influence how that solution takes shape and gain a leg up in talent acquisition and retention.
The Safety and Cost Benefits of Reasonable Suspicion Testing
Reasonable suspicion testing can help employers deter workday substance use, mitigate the risks of workplace incidents, and reduce costs related to recent use.
Survey Offers New Insights About Cannabis Use at Work
A new Hound Labs survey reveals that 48% of respondents admit to using marijuana at work. This blurring of lines between personal and professional boundaries underscores the need for urgent action.
Solving the Drug Testing Predicament in California
California drug testing is changing because of CA A.B. 2188. Hound Labs’ CEO explains why breath is the ideal solution to align with this law.