Benefits

• Reduced Absenteeism - Drug using employees are THREE times more likely to require sick leave or benefits. A drug and alcohol policy will help your company reduce this statistic and identify uneconomical procedures;
• Increased Production - A member of staff under the influence of drugs or alcohol will only achieve 67% of their work potential. An effective policy which includes awareness training, will aide them in achieving their full capacity;
• Corporate Manslaughter - The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, which comes into effect on 6th April 2008, creates a new offence whereby a company will be liable if the way the business is managed or organised falls far below what could reasonably have been expected of the organisation in the circumstances, and a person's death is caused;
• Reduced Disciplinary Proceedings - Drug using employees have an approximately 47% higher rate of involuntary termination than any other workers. An affective drug and alcohol policy, implemented by trained managers, will reduce the number of incidents likely to lead to disciplinary action. When an incident occurs your managers will be equipped to deal with it in the correct manner. The policy could also be used at tribunals to defend the company;
• Potential Reduction of Insurance Premiums - Because your company can demonstrate that you have put a policy in place, together with a fully trained management team and informed staff, you will be in a strong position to negotiate a reduction in your company insurance policy, or at least to negate any increase in your annual renewal.