It's a continuing problem businesses and industries are facing with the changes in the country's drug trends.
Employers across the state are being impacted by the current opioid crisis and the legalization of medical marijuana. The Ohio Chamber of Commerce reports there's an unprecedented increase in rates of positive workplace drug tests that pose issues with safety and operations. The Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce and the West Central Ohio Safety Council is hosting a seminar for employers to raise awareness about current drug trends and how they impact the workplace and the workforce.
"All of a sudden they've noticed some things were happening in their work performance, how do you deal with that? And just the whole challenge with drug testing, I mean you know some of the substance abuse, you know, show up, others do not, how do you deal with that? So they're going to review all that and give you some takeaways from the workshop," explained Jed Metzger, President and CEO of Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce.
The workshop is free and will be held Monday, August 19th at the Apollo Career Center. Contact the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce at 419-222-6708 for more information.
