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The need
for employers to address drug and alcohol use amongst its
work force is gaining enormous attention as a result of the
evidence between substance misuse and the following:
- Absenteeism
- Poor
productivity
- Risks
to health and safety
- Work
related criminal activity
- Financial
costs
- Reputation
of the company
However,
many employers are concerned about how to respond to employee
substance use both inside and outside of the workplace, due
to the negative impact that their response can have to their
businesses reputation, especially if they are perceived to
be 'unsympathetic'.
So what action can you take and which is more cost effective
to your company?
Specialist
Addiction Services
Ltd offer a training package to your Management team on the
significant issues around recognising substance misuse in
your workplace and acting within the law. In addition, Specialist
Addiction Services
Ltd can help support you in the development of your own company
specific drug and alcohol policy. By giving your staff the
opportunity to be involved in contents of their own policy
ensures that all employees are aware of their role and responsibilities
in implementing the policy and are therefore more likely to
adhere to it.
We also
offer a different training package to your employees which
focuses on the importance of adhering to policies and the
damaging effects that substance misuse can cause if not treated.
We also encourage and support treatment of addictions, as
research has shown that "an experienced, skilled worker
who has many years active service who suffers a distressing
episode in their life which they deal with by using alcohol,
may take less time to recover than it would take to re-train
a new employee and be more appreciative of the organisation
they work for". Preventing problems by educating your
employees about the dangers of substance misuse is cost effective
and supportive.
For a
more detailed look at the packages that SAS
Ltd can offer please click below.
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