Michigan Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative
“Being a Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) aligns with our company values of collaboration, responsibility, and growth, and fits beautifully with our mission of maximizing one’s potential. For employees in recovery, we proactively provide a safe place for those who reach out when they are struggling, offering support and resources.” – Brenda Byers, HR/PR Manager at Manthei Wood Products.
A Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) is a place of work in which the employer, in collaboration with employees, establishes, maintains, and continually enhances policies, practices, and a culture and work environment that are supportive of current and prospective employees in recovery from, or otherwise affected by, substance use disorders.
This video shares experiences of employers who are designated as official RFWs and employees who benefit from working in a supportive environment.
Recovery Saves
To find out how much SUD could be costing your organization use this National Safety Council’s Substance Use Cost Calculator for Employers: https://www.nsc.org/forms/substance-use-employer-calculator
A Recovery Friendly Workplace
Acknowledges
the needs of employees who may be impacted by substance misuse, the process of recovery, and the opportunity to provide a supportive work environment.
Offers Support
to employers and employees, providing opportunities to increase safety and wellness through best practices, policies, and connections to resources.
Educates
by providing learning opportunities and tools to improve one’s understanding of the disease of substance use disorder, resources and recovery supports.
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