As more states legalize marijuana for medical or recreational use, many small business owners are asking an important question: should marijuana still be included in workplace drug testing programs? The answer is yes – but it requires thoughtful policy design and clear communication.
One of the biggest challenges with marijuana...
Impairment in the workplace is a serious issue that affects employee safety, productivity, and can put organizations at risk. Impairment can result from the use of alcohol, marijuana, other illegal drugs, and even medications that have been legally prescribed. Regardless of the substance involved, impairment is never acceptable at work and must be...
The holiday season is often filled with celebrations, social gatherings, and end-of-year traditions, but for employees in addiction recovery, this time of year can bring added stress. Changes to routine, increased social expectations, and events where alcohol is present can create challenges that aren’t always visible to colleagues or leadership.
Across the nation, nearly four out of five employers and almost three-quarters of employees say opioid use is a problem in workplaces.1 62% of employers, along with nearly half of employees, believe opioids are impacting workplace safety.1 Yet despite these concerns, only about 30% of employees report that their workplace actually has naloxone...
A newly released guide from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and Dräger Safety in the United Kingdom is sounding the alarm on the crisis of workplace impairment. While this study was conducted in the United Kingdom, its findings should serve as an urgent warning for employers across the...
At some point, just about every business will face the challenge of an employee struggling with substance use. While these situations can be complex and emotional, they also present an opportunity for employers to show compassion, strengthen their workplace culture, and retain valuable talent. Supporting an employee through treatment and recovery isn’t just...
