The Biden administration recently launched the Recovery-Ready Workplace initiative, along with an online hub, urging employers nationwide to actively support individuals in recovery from addiction. The program provides a toolkit for employers and endorses a model state law to incentivize businesses to become "recovery-friendly" workplaces. With over 20 million Americans in recovery, the initiative aims to combat discrimination faced by those seeking employment while presenting a mutually beneficial opportunity for both individuals and businesses.
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The Role of Employers in Combating the Opioid Crisis
The message is clear: employers play a crucial role in combating the opioid crisis, and they have an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of their employees.
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Small Businesses and the Benefits of a Drug-Free Workplace
In several states, businesses can receive workers' compensation premium discounts for implementing drug-free workplace programs. These states include: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia.
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Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) during #RecoveryMonth
Substance use disorders are intricate challenges that reverberate throughout an organization. Through the implementation of EAPs, companies have the opportunity to cultivate a culture of care, compassion, and well-being within their ranks, ultimately fostering healthier and more productive workplaces. As we observe National Recovery Month, let us remember that recovery is not just a possibility—it's a reality that can be achieved with the right support systems in place.
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The Workplace and Fentanyl Awareness
But what if an overdose does happen in the workplace? Nearly 9% of occupational injury deaths in 2021 were contributed to workplace unintentional overdoses.
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Intelligent Fingerprinting for Drug Testing in the Workplace
Some workplaces in the UK are turning to a unique company with a fascinating new and noninvasive way to test for drugs in the workplace –Intelligent Fingerprinting.
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