Instituting a Drug-Free Workplace Policy
Drugs and alcohol in the workplace can be challenging to handle. They have a significant impact on business and on your bottom line. According to the US Department of Labor, alcohol and drug use costs American businesses roughly $81 billion in lost productivity per year due to premature death and $44 billion due to illness. According to Hire Image report, Approximately 86% of these cases are attributed to alcohol. Employers need to do what they can to keep drugs and alcohol use out of their workforce. Having a formal policy and following drug screening procedures are essential in protecting your workplace. A few steps to follow when instituting a drug-free workplace policy: • Your drug-free workplace policy should clearly stipulate what the penalties for policy violations will be. If your policy includes a drug-testing program, spell out exactly who will be tested, when they will be tested, and what will happen to employees who test positive. • Every one of your ...