Getting high at work and other ways the tech community is embracing weed

There aren’t many industries that have welcomed the cannabis community more welcoming than the technology industry. And the industry adoption of cannabis couldn’t have come at a better time.

Because cutting-edge technology has been critical in connecting cannabis brands and products to their consumers meet expectations For regulators, it’s only natural to wonder how people in the tech industry are accepting the substance itself. You may be surprised by some of the signs pointing to increasing acceptance of cannabis.

Only 5-6% of private sector cybersecurity companies do drug testing for cannabis

In recent years, the FBI has struggled to select the best and brightest cybersecurity talent due to its restrictive drug testing regulations. Private sector companies looking for the best talent in the cybersecurity world don’t face the same problem as they don’t do nearly as many drug tests.

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Former FBI Director James Comey said so, partly jokingly Part of the problem with hiring cybersecurity jobs was that “some of these kids want to smoke weed on the way to an interview.” That’s a strong indication that some of the employees preventing data from being stolen from some of our favorite brands are likely big cannabis enthusiasts.

Amazon no longer tests for cannabis and supports federal legalization

As one of the largest and most valuable technology brands in the world, Amazon is responsible for setting trends today. From grocery delivery to one-day shipping, the brand has introduced numerous transformative changes.

The next big change that the online marketplace could be responsible for is the elimination of drug testing for weed. As of June 2021, the company said it would no longer conduct drug testing for cannabis due to the nationwide change in cannabis laws.

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Additionally the Company announced that their public policy Team will actively support the passage of the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act. As more companies follow Amazon’s example, cannabis drug testing will no longer serve as a barrier to entry for long, fulfilling tech careers.

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Almost 1 in 5 tech workers got high at work before the pandemic

Possibly the biggest indicator of the acceptance of cannabis in the tech industry is the fact that employees are becoming more comfortable using it at work. according to a Survey conducted in 2019, 17% of technicians used cannabis in the workplace for a variety of reasons, from making it easier to interact with colleagues to getting the job done.

Since the survey was conducted before the pandemic resulted in millions of employees working from home and left to their own devices, it’s fair to ask how much that number has risen. It should also be noted that other states such as New York and Virginia have legalized recreational cannabis use, which is likely driving this number up as well.

Honestly, all things considered, technology is one of the most cannabis-friendly industries to work in.