The nation's substance use epidemic touches us all, including the business community. Employers have jobs to fill but hesitate to hire workers with a drug-use history. Workers recovering from addiction want to work but aren't given the chance. Other workers might be addicted, but go undetected, putting workplace safety at risk. Substance use disorder costs U.S. companies billions of dollars each year in lost productivity, health care costs, and absenteeism.
The Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) movement seeks to address these challenges through a cross-sectoral, collaborative, proactive, and supportive approach.
Recovery Friendly Workplace Summit County (RFWSC) empowers employers to promote worksite wellness, support employees struggling with substance misuse, provide job opportunities for individuals in recovery, and help reduce the stigma of addiction. Workers in recovery contribute to a healthier, more productive workforce, and businesses see benefits like reduced healthcare costs, fewer unplanned absences, and lower turnover rates. Recovering citizens are resourceful, resilient, and ready to work!
RFWSC is a coalition of forward-thinking employers committed to improving the health and resilience of the region’s workforce and community. Employers who engage with this initiative report significant improvements in workplace culture, employee retention, and overall performance. To speak with someone about how to join, click here.