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Implementing a Recovery Friendly Workplace program means getting the training you and your colleagues need to make it run effectively. This involves getting a better understanding of how recovery works and how to support it professionally. Fortunately, there are partner organizations to help. Read More >>
A valuable part of the Recovery Friendly Workplace program is in the on-the-job tools themselves – a policy statement, email, poster, and an employee survey to help implement the program. Research has shown that what employers really need to help them run a Recovery Friendly Workplace are tools – actual internal communications they can use […]
Despite the isolating effects of substance use disorder (SUD), employees battling the condition (and their loved ones) are not alone. Download Resources for Employees & Family >>
Connecticut has a comprehensive network of organizations devoted to prevention, treatment, and recovery. Many of them can provide training, advice, and other resources to employers. Explore your options in state and local resources, and learn from the national leaders addressing recovery at a larger level. Download Resources for Employers >>
Get an idea of the main issues related to being a Recovery Friendly Workplace and be ready for a detailed conversation with an attorney. ADA. FMLA. OSHA. HIPAA. There are many federal and state policies and laws in place that may affect your Recovery Friendly Workplace. Read More >>
Even though Recovery Friendly Workplaces are relatively new, evidence is now being compiled to capture the best practices being used by employers. Many job applicants who could be good employees are overlooked or dismissed because they have a “criminal background” that is related to a substance use disorder. Be alert to their potential and try […]
See how the principles of being a Recovery Friendly Workplace go into practice. Read More >>
Substance use disorder (SUD) has been studied by state experts, who have arrived at 5 principles that should be understood by every participating employer. Read More >>
Becoming a Recovery Friendly Workplace starts with assessment – a close, careful look at where you stand right now. Substance use disorder (SUD) affects the health and safety of each person on the job. That’s why it needs to be understood in the context of what practices are currently in place Read More >>