Substance use disorders (SUDs) have grown exponentially over the last couple of years, with 25% of essential workers and 13% of all workers increasing their use of drugs or alcohol during the pandemic.
The impact can be felt nearly everywhere, including the workplace. At a company, substance use disorders can lead to a decline in overall productivity, morale, safety, communication, and your ability to retain talent.
As an HR professional, you're in a position to help.
In this guide, you'll learn how to:
- Identify potential symptoms of substance use disorders
- Talk to employees about SUDs
- Provide helpful resources
- Respond compassionately to SUD-related conflict
