Substance abuse is an enormous human tragedy that can destroy the lives of the abusers, their relatives, and well meaning third parties.
Employers are increasingly concerned about the adverse impact that substance abuse can have on the overall efficiency of their organizations. This heightened awareness of substance abuse is reflected in a real and growing concern for the health, safety and environmental damages caused by impaired employees.
This seminar provide participants with practical information, effective policies and appropriate strategies to control alcohol and substance abuse in the workplace.
Key Objectives
- Defining and recognizing substance abuse.
- Identifying the signs of substance abuse.
- Determining what is a safety sensitive job.
- Questioning whether to test or not. Looking at the alternatives.
- Discussing Human Rights and drug testing.
- Setting up an effective policy.
- Looking at the employer's role in accommodating an employee with an addiction.
- Investigating employee assistance programs.
- Determining when to discipline and when to terminate.
Who should attend:
Managers, supervisors, team leaders responsible for maintaining employee performance and productivity.
Special features
Individual exercises, role-plays, case studies.
Video (support)
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