marijuana consumption & the hrm paradox

Colorado suffers

cannabis shortage

week after legalisation

- The Telegraph, Jan 9, ‘14

Marijuana consumptionand the HRM Paradox

Das SwajanPoznan University of Economics

Medical Marijuana – Ancient Age

Medical Marijuana – Ancient Age

Medical Marijuana – Middle Age

Medical Marijuana – Middle Age

Medical Marijuana – Golden Age

Controversy & The Curse

Controversy & The Curse (2)

A Sign to Smile

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Marijuana: Does it Affect Job Performance?

‘‘the negative fallout of substance abuse includes a steady deterioration in work performance, unreliability, and recklessness that can jeopardize the safety of co-workers, the integrity of company products and services, and the company’s reputation’’

(Source: hr.blr.com)

Cannabis in the workplace

short-term memory problems impaired thinking loss of balance and coordination decreased concentration

(Source: National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre; date – Jan 14, 2014)

Cannabis in the workplace (2)

changes in sensory perception impaired ability to perform complex tasks decreased alertness decreased reaction time

(Source: National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre; date – Jan 14, 2014)

Employers’ Paradox

‘‘Legalizing Marijuana is a 'Conflict that's Going to be Huge' in the Workplace’’

# Recreational Use# Medical Use

(Source: Business Insider)

Employers’ Paradox (2)

Drug Testing Medical Leaves and Facilities Termination Policy Loss in discipline at work place Poor decision and consequence

Future Work Place

in tumoil

Possible Solution..?? Background Check

- Criminal Record Investigation- Sex Offender Check- Prison Record Review- Motor Vehicle History- Credit History- Online Search

Regular drug test Create Awareness Employment Policy

A question to ASK -

Let it go?

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