Alcohol and drug misuse is a real issue in the workplace – and the chances are it's affecting people in your organisation. It's not always easy to recognise these problems in employees, but with one in seven adults estimated to binge drink, not to mention other issues with alcohol and drugs, the human cost to employees, the cost to business is significant.
The cost for your organisation
The bottom line is that alcohol and drug misuse affects business performance. That means potentially more accidents, sick days, and even compensation claims against employers who dismiss employees without complying with legislation.
- Alcohol-related absence costs British industry over £2 billion a year
- Drug misuse costs £800 million.
Our workplace services
- Our specialist workplace services can be tailored to your business, so you achieve the best results. They can have a positive impact by:
- Increasing awareness (which can reduce the likelihood of problems)
- Reducing harm
- Improving staff support and retention
- Reducing absence
- Increasing productivity
- Safeguarding customer relationships.
It pays dividends to be proactive
Knowing the signs of addictive behaviour, and having a policy in place to deal with it, can help protect your organisation against the negative and costly impacts of substance misuse. NORCAS can offer you drug and alcohol policy consultancy, training, and professional assessment and treatment to safeguard the health and wellbeing of your staff.
Subsidised training available
We currently have subsidised training available for organisations that are looking to find out more about alcohol awareness in the workplace. For more information about this Drink Aware funded training, see our resources section or contact Simone Black on 01603 227048 Policy and procedure consultation
- We can help you ensure that your organisation has an effective drug and alcohol policy that's understood by all your staff. We can make a difference by:
- Assessing your organisation's needs
- Reviewing any existing policies
- Providing a policy template
- Supporting you in the policy implementation process
- Giving you informative support materials.
Skills training and awareness raising
- Training and awareness raising are key to successfully tackling drugs and alcohol at work. We offer various levels of training to suit different audiences and situations:
- Foundation seminars for all levels of staff - looking at the myths and realities, understanding problems and solutions for the workplace to reduce harm, the company approach, the effects and risks of drugs, and harm reduction advice.
- Managers' and supervisors' courses - providing advice and support on recognising problems, raising the issue, appropriate responses, roles and responsibilities, sickness and disciplinary issues.
- Health and welfare professionals' courses- for HR, Health and Safety, and Occupational Health professionals, looking at recognition, responsibilities, linking with specialist services, effective interventions and confidentiality.
Assessment and treatment of staff
We have over 30 years' experience in helping people affected either directly or indirectly by drug or alcohol problems. We can work closely with you and your employee, through a three-way agreement, to provide the best solution for the individual and for your business. This may include:
- Screening and assessment
- Up to 12 sessions of structured counselling
- Group work
- Access to clinical services.