As your organization’s eyes and ears, front-line managers and supervisors may be among the first to know if one of your employees has a substance-abuse problem or is under the influence of drugs or alcohol while at work. In most cases, employee substance abuse is neither a legal problem nor a moral issue that needs the company’s attention. However, substance abuse can pose a serious workplace safety risk, and it can cause attendance and productivity problems that demand action.
In most cases, managers must handle the initial response to team members’ substance-abuse issues—with help from HR, of course. This training is designed to provide the basic skills necessary to manage an employee’s suspected substance abuse.