Target Audience

Directors, HR Directors, HR Officers and Head of Departments.
Programme Standards

- Maximum 6 attendees
- 30 days of one to one support
- Handouts
- Programme director/s with at least a Masters Degree in the subject
- Convenient morning timings or in-house at any time for a minimum of two bookings
- Can be configured to address a number of professions and industry sectors

Price

EUR248 ex VAT per participant.
Management of Substance Abuse Cases at Work Workshop​

By addressing these key topics in a workshop setting, supervisors and managers can develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to effectively identify, address, and support employees struggling with substance abuse in the workplace, ultimately promoting a healthier and safer work environment for all employees.
Topics Covered

1.  Recognising Signs and Symptoms of Substance Abuse: 
   - Educating supervisors and managers on how to recognize signs and symptoms of substance abuse in the workplace, such as changes in behavior, performance issues, absenteeism, and physical symptoms.
   - Providing guidance on how to approach and communicate with employees suspected of substance abuse in a non-judgmental and supportive manner.

2.  Implementing a Substance Abuse Policy: 
   - Developing and implementing a clear and comprehensive substance abuse policy that outlines expectations, consequences, and support resources for employees struggling with substance abuse.
   - Training supervisors and managers on how to effectively enforce the policy while maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity to individual circumstances.

3.  Conducting Effective Interventions: 
   - Providing guidance on how to conduct formal and informal interventions with employees who exhibit signs of substance abuse, including setting clear expectations, expressing concern, and offering support and resources for treatment.
   - Training supervisors and managers on how to document observations, conversations, and interventions in a respectful and legally compliant manner.

4.  Referring Employees to Support Resources: 
   - Identifying and providing information about available support resources, such as employee assistance programs (EAPs), counseling services, and community-based treatment programs.
   - Equipping supervisors and managers with strategies for facilitating access to support resources, including making appropriate referrals, providing ongoing support, and monitoring progress.