RESOURCES: for Employers

Welcome to the Employer section of the Compass Mark website. Here you will find information, resources and websites to help you improve your business’s profitability by: (1) reducing costs; (2) improving productivity; (3) reducing accidents; (4) reducing employee turnover; (5) improving employee morale; and (6) reducing liability. Employers can accomplish all of these through developing and implementing a comprehensive drug-free workplace program.

The U.S. Department of Labor recommends that a comprehensive drug-free workplace program contain or address the following five elements:

  • A Drug-Free Workplace Policy
  • Supervisor Training
  • Employee Education and Awareness
  • Employee Assistance 
  • Drug-Testing 

 

Services for Employers

Prevention Works is a customizable menu of programs and services designed to prevent workplace substance abuse while enhancing employee teamwork, communication and mutual respect. Services include lunch-and-learn sessions, policy consultation and supervisor trainings, all on-site.

Problem Areas Addressed:

  • substance abuse
  • absenteeism
  • employee conflict
  • ineffective or harmful communication

Skills Built:

  • peer-to-peer early intervention
  • positive communication
  • conflict resolution
  • tobacco cessation
  • team building

 

Fact Sheets

 

Links

Drug-Free Pennsylvania- Drug Free Pennsylvania, a statewide non-profit, provides businesses with cost-effective drug-free workplace programs such as drug testing, training and policies and delivers innovative anti-drug media campaigns to raise awareness, change behaviors, and inspire action to prevent substance abuse.

Drug-Free Workplace Program Builder- An interactive online resource that will lead employers through the steps necessary in developing a comprehensive drug-free workplace program. This website is part of the elaw's Drug-Free Workplace Advisor developed by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Drug-Free Workplace elaws Advisor (U.S. Dept. of Labor) - Provides information to businesses about how to establish and maintain an alcohol- and drug-free workplace. 

Drug Testing News- A comprehensive source for up-to-date news and information on the drug and alcohol testing industry including legislation, legal issues, business, and technology. 

Employee Assistance Professionals Association- An employee assistance program (EAP) is a worksite-based program designed to assist in the identification and resolution of productivity problems associated with employees impaired by personal concerns, including, but not limited to, health, marital, family, financial, alcohol, drug, legal, emotional, stress, or other personal concerns which may adversely affect employee job performance.

Institute for a Drug-Free Workplace- An independent, self-sustaining coalition of businesses, business organizations, and individuals dedicated to preserving the rights of employers and employees in drug-abuse prevention programs and positively influencing the national debate on these issues.

Partnership for a Drug-Free America- A very complete and accurate compilation of information about drugs. 

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol & Drug Information- The world's largest resource for current information and materials concerning alcohol and substance abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment.  

Working Partners For an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace- Resources for businesses and employers on substance abuse and the development of a comprehensive drug-free workplace program.