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...
October is National Substance Use Prevention Month! It’s a time to raise awareness, strengthen prevention efforts, and build healthier communities. For small business owners, it’s also an opportunity to focus on employee wellbeing and workplace safety.
According to the latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), millions of...
A new report shows fentanyl is increasingly appearing in workplace drug tests, particularly among employees who have already passed pre-employment screening. Understanding what’s going on and taking proactive steps can help protect your team, your reputation, and your bottom line.
A recent study by Quest Diagnostics provides a clear picture...
Running a small business often means wearing many hats: owner, manager, HR, and sometimes even driver. In all the hustle, one issue that’s easy to overlook is impaired driving by employees. While alcohol is a well-known culprit, marijuana is increasingly a serious safety concern, especially for employees on the road.
During Overdose Awareness Week, we come together to remember the lives lost to overdose, support those still struggling, and take meaningful action toward change. This observance culminates on August 31 with International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), which is a global campaign dedicated to ending overdose, breaking stigma, and fostering hope.
You’re constantly juggling priorities for your employees by keeping operations running smoothly, retaining good employees, and ensuring a safe, productive work environment. But there’s one issue that may be happening right under your nose and impacting all three: substance use at work.
A recent national study published in the American...
