January represents a month for fresh starts and personal revolutions, often a pivotal time for those transitioning into recovery from substance use. This period underscores workplaces’ need to evolve into supportive platforms for recovery and growth. Today, we...
Helping Employees Cope With Seasonal Sadness In the workforce today, depression is a serious issue, often more so during the holidays and winter. These seasons can heighten loneliness and stress, highlighting the need for employer attention. Employers need to...
Using Technology to Create a More Inclusive Workplace In today’s global economy, fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace is more important than ever. A diverse workforce enriches the corporate culture, drives innovation, improves decision-making, and...
The American Disabilities Act (ADA) makes it possible for people with disabilities, including people with alcohol use disorder (AUD), to enjoy the same rights as everyone else. These protections also extend to people who have an opioid use disorder (OUD) or other...
The surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, presented a new Surgeon General’s Framework on October 20, 2022. The guide emphasizes the employer’s role in improving mental health and well-being for employees. The COVID-19 pandemic affected the nature of employment for...
While a small amount of stress allows us to challenge ourselves, too much pressure leads to negative effects – both mentally and physically. When the focus is on fast-approaching deadlines, tension takes holds and negatively impacts productivity. Stress...
