What company doesn’t want every employee to have outstanding work ethic coupled with a generous heart and continuing smile? I’m sure every business owner would be thrilled at the thought, but the chances are slim to none that such a thing exists.
In fact, some men and women have no idea what work ethic even means. They have never been taught the value of “work” and do not realize that input oftentimes equals output. Even if they do understand what it means, some are simply apathetic and don’t care about the value of working hard.
For example, let’s say an employee shows up at his job every day, but he lacks a solid work ethic. Maybe he was spoiled his whole life and his parents handed him everything he wanted. Maybe he grew up in a dysfunctional home, became angry and depressed, and could care less about work ethic. Or maybe he just does not understand that solid work principles will benefit him throughout his life- he simply may be immature.
Sometimes it is hard to gauge whether potential job applicants will have a solid work ethic. You may not know until months down the road when the employee misses more days than allowed, is continually tardy, and is simply not productive.
One way to nip in the bud those that tend to have limited work ethic right off the bat is to provide alcohol and drug screenings as part of the employment process. Experts assert that those who continually use alcohol and drugs tend to have less work ethics, as the drug use wears them down physically and oftentimes emotionally. In fact, some will even come to work after using drugs and use while at work.
If you don’t employ drug screening tests during your employment process, consider doing so. It is affordable and easy. Mediscreen provides convenient, mobile, onsite alcohol and drug testing throughout Australia. Whether your business is big or small, we are here to serve you and help assure you that your employees have definitive work ethic.
For more information, give us a call at (+61) 1300 79 70 40.
