Some people work hard every day of their lives, but because they failed to plan ahead and set aside a little more every month, they become embroiled in their own workaholic ways and easy spending habits, and thus they keep having difficult tomorrows. This is sad to watch, because it means that they could have […]
When a sea is calm, there are certain factors about it which indicate the fact that bad weather is not about to hit at any moment. Fish swim very close to the surface and stay there, rather than coming up and then quickly diving deep. Seagulls are more likely to venture out farther to sea […]
Let’s say that you are faced with the following situation: You must let go of one of your employees, because your business needs to cut down one or two of the staff. You have a really good and highly productive employee who does not have desirable drug testing results, and you have a fairly lazy, […]
It has been a mystery why some people seem to be unable to overcome drug addiction, but the mystery is slowly being unravelled. The impact of various drugs on brain functioning, and their ability to rewire message signalling to the rest of the body, are become less enigmatic with each study. As the research continues, […]
The impact of drugs and alcohol on the workplace is staggering. The Australian Drug Foundation estimates that alcohol and other drugs have a business cost of $6 billion. The costs are associated with accidents (25 percent), employees taking a day-off, lost productivity, and so on.1 Instituting a drug and alcohol policy and random testing program […]
“Did you see how much beer that bloke drank at the office party without getting drunk? Wish I could do that.” It is tempting in the Australian culture to admire people who are able to down multiple beers and still appear to be unaffected. Drinking is endemic in society, and it is not always possible […]
Helping workers stay off drugs or quit using illicit drugs can be accomplished in a number of ways. Employers can play an important role because they have a front line advantage. Though drug and alcohol testing can be viewed strictly as a necessary step in keeping substances out of the workplace, testing can also be […]
The long-term health problems triggered by alcohol abuse can be significant. Many of those problems are well-known, like an increased risk of developing cancer of the oesophagus, liver damage, and a weakened heart muscle. However, what non-health professionals may not be familiar with is Alcohol Related Brain Injury (ARBI) which is caused by brain cells […]
We have all heard of the dangers and side effects of procrastination. If you procrastinate, or put off what you are doing until the last possible minute, then you are ready to deliver shoddy, incomplete, and disorganized work. It is poorly researched, you have no idea what you are doing, and you can even end […]
Heroin addicts rule the summertime. Heroin dulls the senses and helps you to feel invincible. It’s immensely pleasurable, and it is also highly addictive. Addicts can live in sub-normal living conditions, in broken down warehouses, and barely wear clothing to keep themselves warm because they are so able to drown out the sensory feelings they […]
Some scientists have studied DNA structuring and have determined that people are more likely to have a bad addiction if their parents also had that addiction. Of course, nutrition changes DNA, and if they grow up with the example being set and with being deficient in key nutrients because their parents are, as well, then […]
If you work long hours, then you know what we mean when we talk about coming home and decompressing. After such a long day of hard work, you must come home and decompress your energy, vegetate on the couch for a little bit, and really soothe your nerves. Of course, that is not always possible. […]
There are few things more valuable than old friends. Let’s examine some of the ways in which old friends are so much more valuable than acquaintances or even high quality new friends. Old friends know you for who you are. They know your strengths, your weaknesses, and exactly how you like your coffee in the […]
Between employees taking vacation days off and not showing up on the spur of the moment and needing to alter your regular business operations in order to implement your basic drug testing, it may seem as if your employees are being screened and evaluated and taking time off of work more than they are actually […]
Function and purpose are two of the mostly widely overlooked things when some people start up a company. Rather than building the company around a function or a definitive purpose, they build it around dreams. Now, ideas are the cornerstone of the business marketplace, but the company itself must serve a purpose. If it does […]
Injuries in the workplace are common…too common, unfortunately. Understanding why and how injuries occur helps management develop policies and procedures that minimize worker risks. However, there is no getting around the fact that employers and employees share responsibility for maintaining a safe workplace neither can do it alone. The employer has a duty to develop […]
Have you heard of psychonauts? Chances are the answer is “no” because they are people who are doing things sensible people would not even consider attempting. Psychonauts is modern vernacular for people who test illicit designer drugs, justifying their actions in one of two ways. Some say they test the drugs so they can document […]
An electric staple through a thumb many not get a lot of attention (who has not stapled their finger at least once in life), but getting a tie caught in a shredder can get downright dangerous. These are the types of office injuries that do not get a lot of thought because the first one […]
Australia has a long history of economic success and can boast of having a fascinating and unique culture. It is exceptional in every way, including its geographic location and natural environment which sets it apart from the rest of the world. However, Australia is a global player in every regard, including in its contribution to […]
We all have people skills, but to varying degrees and in widely varying areas. For instance, we may like to have one on one chats with someone with whom we are very close, or we may like to be the center of attention in a large crowd. There may be a great deal of verbal […]
