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Pre-Employment Testing for Temporary Staff: Are Your Seasonal Workers Fit for Work?
The Christmas period can be one of the busiest times of year for many organisations. Increased demand often means bringing in temporary, seasonal, or agency workers to help manage workloads and maintain… -
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Effects of Alcohol Misuse in the Workplace
When a manager has their suspicions that one of their employees has been consuming alcohol on the job, they should respond to ensure the safety of the employee, their colleagues and… -
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Long Term Effects of Alcohol
Alcohol is all around us and present at most social gatherings. It’s often seen as harmless and enjoyed by millions around the world. Research found that 48% of adults (16+) in…
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Medical Laboratory Professionals Week 2023
Medical Laboratory Professionals week is taking place from 23rd – 29th April 2023. This is an annual celebration to highlight and acknowledge the contribution of medical laboratory professionals and pathologists in…
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Long Term Effects of Drug Use
Drug use across the UK has been increasing with an estimated 1 in 11 adults (aged 16 – 59) taking a drug in the last year, with this figure rising to…
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Did you Know? Drug and Alcohol Abuse Statistics
Did you know? Alcohol and drug use is a serious problem in the UK, an estimated 29.2 million drink alcohol weekly (Office for National Statistics, 2018) and around 1 in 11…
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The Dangers of Festive Drinking
Randox Testing Services (RTS) are highlighting the dangers of festive drinking with the increase in alcohol use amongst the UK public over the festive period and warning employees not to feel…
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What makes a good Drug and Alcohol policy?
Having a drug and alcohol policy in place is essential in improving the health and safety of any workplace. Drug and alcohol abuse increases the possibility of an incident occurring in…
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Drug & Alcohol Amnesty Periods in your organisation
Medical (Drug & Alcohol) amnesty policies have become an increasingly popular theme in the workplace due to the rise in drug and alcohol misuse and the concern for an organisation’s employee health…
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Employee Wellbeing – How Drug & Alcohol policies are there to help
What is workplace wellbeing? Workplace wellbeing relates to all aspects of an employees working life, from the safety and comfort of their physical environment, to how they feel about being at work…
