b'30 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (continued from pg 29)some options include:adjusting when and who is testedchangethemethodsoftesting,e.g.,switch from urine testing to oral fluids or a situationally specific combination of the twoonly test for marijuana in some instances and some positionsWhenitcomestomakingprogramchanges, there are additional tangential considerations. For example, in considering the various approaches to testing, if the hope is that the decision will aid in the hiring process, you also need to determine if and how you will convey this information to candidates:If, in an attempt to broaden the pool of prospective candidates, you decide not to test for marijuana, isthissomethingyouwillannounceduringthe recruitmentprocess,e.g.,announceinthejob posting, share during the interview?Dedicated to keeping its members at the forefront in their industryIfyouarentcomfortableannouncingyourtrainingandemployeeassistance.Forexample, policy change to recruits, how come? if you decide to limit proactive marijuana testing, ensuringyoursupervisorsarewell-trainedto Even if you decide not to share your drug testingrecognize signs of impairment and are comfortable approachwithcandidatesduringtherecruitmentacting if they suspect use is one way to focus on process, you still need to consider the objectivessafety. Similarly, if identifying risks is important and you are targeting. Are you desiring a larger poolyouremoverandomtesting(aproactivetesting ofcandidates?Areyouavoidingthefall-offofmethod),emphasizingyourassistanceprogram candidates who go through the interview process butbenefits could help an employee who realizes they ghost you when it is time for the pre-employmentare having issues.test?There are pros and cons to either of these objectives i.e., higher expenditure of resources forAnd dont forget to look outside of your drug-free therecruitmentprocess,thehigherpossibilityofworkplaceprogram.Yourprogramisonlyone absorbing an employee at risk.Every decision is apart of your companys culture and policies. While balancing exercise. adjustingyourdrug-freeworkplaceprogrammay be low-hanging fruit in addressing any employment Its more than just testing concerns youre experiencing, it is equally important to explore what else your organization is doing to Asyouexaminehowyourdrug-freeworkplacerecruit and retain employees and be a competitive programhelpsyouaccomplishyourobjectives,and attractive employer.remember that drug testing is just one element of yourprogram.OtherprogramcomponentscanCopyright2022, Working Partners Systems, Inc. alsosupportyourobjectives,e.g.,educationand7895 Dove Parkway, Canal Winchester, OH 43110The InsulatorApril 2022'