It is widely recognized that the harmful use of substances, which affects millions of Americans every day, is widespread in our community and our society. And unfortunately, this means it is also in our workplaces.
The dangerous behaviors resulting from an individual’s misuse of alcohol or other drugs are not left at the door when those individuals enter the workplace. And can jeopardize not only their own safety and health but that of their co-workers and the public. Substance misuse also poses a threat to a business’s bottom line.
A drug-free workplace program can help employers:
- Reduce accidents, workers’ compensation and healthcare costs
- Increase productivity and employee morale
- Protect public image
- Buffer organizational liability
- Satisfy contract or other authorities’ obligations
- Attract, protect and retain a quality workforce
- Save money
Every company is different in its drug-free workplace needs. By incorporating the five elements of an effective, comprehensive drug-free workplace program, Working Partners® can:
- help you design an operationally sound, drug-free policy and program
- establish processes to help maintain your program
- help you stay operationally compliant with local, state and federal requirements and collective bargaining agreements
- help you take advantage of the many savings and benefits programs available to drug-free workplaces
