Workplace Health Strategies
The South Dakota Department of Health provides chronic disease prevention and health promotion strategies that employers should consider addressing. Each wellness strategy provides information that will guide the employer in creating a workplace that supports environmental and policy changes to fit the needs of their employees.
Alcohol or drug use can result in several behaviors such as
- Increased absenteeism
- Decreased productivity (due to poor work performance)
- Increased turnover
- Increased accidents
- Increased health care costs
Strategies to reduce alcohol abuse
- Alcohol and drug testing
- An employee assistance program
- A written policy