Are your employees showing up for work impaired by drugs and alcohol? Both surveys and drug testing are showing spikes in substance misuse. There’s a majority of adults in the workforce (61%) with a substance use disorder (SUD), according to government data cited by the National Safety Council (NSC). The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) recently released employer guidance and resources to address problems posed by workplace substance use and overdoses.
Here’s what you need to know about workplace impairment.
Check out our Back to Basics: Handling Impaired Employees in the Workplace article for more information.