Every business owner and hiring manager understands that resumes present a very idealized version of an applicant’s employment history; the professional references they include will also be hand-picked individuals who are likely to offer glowing reviews of their performance. Unfortunately, many companies fear lawsuits and might not choose to share negative information that could help you make properly informed hiring decisions. But your employees are representatives of your company, and one bad hire can have a devastating impact on both your reputation and your bottom line! The good news is that our team at First Choice offers background checks to help you properly vet your job candidates, and we’ll help you find out what they don’t want you to know!

Random drug testing is a standard operating procedure at many companies for several great reasons. For starters, people who abuse drugs or alcohol are more likely to be involved in a workplace accident. They’re also statistically more likely to be frequently absent or tardy or even steal from the business or its customers. But no business is too small to implement a random testing program, and our team at First Choice is here to help!

When it comes to treating chronic pain, digestion problems, or insomnia, there are no one-size-fits-all solutions! Most people turn to over-the-counter medications as a first resort, and many people see their doctors regularly in an attempt to manage recurring symptoms. An increasing number of individuals are now also using Cannabidiol (CBD oil) products to relieve their symptoms, including plenty of individuals who would never choose to use marijuana or other recreational drugs. These products are legal to purchase and use and are readily available at drugstores, convenience stores, and other retailers. But will using CBD products cause you to fail a drug test?

Keeping drugs out of the workplace is an ongoing struggle for employers, and pre-employment urinalysis testing is the most common method used to screen new hires. Employees should also be instantly tested after a workplace accident or at a properly trained supervisor’s discretion if he or she suspects an employee is under the influence. First Choice is proud to be Arkansas’ most trusted third-party administrator, and we offer every conceivable lab test at our southwest Little Rock testing center. We offer conventional urine testing during regular business hours (Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT), with no appointment necessary. And if that’s not convenient enough for you, we also offer oral fluid testing kits, which enable you to collect a sample onsite under direct supervision!