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How does the Parents@Work program benefit employers? |
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A: By making anti-drug information available to your employees, you are helping your business's bottom line. The vast majority of human resource professionals say they believe that employees who have children with substance abuse problems are more likely to suffer from decreased productivity and higher absenteeism rates. Also, all materials are free and can be easily customized to meet the needs of your employees/members and your organization's communications channels. Many resources can be downloaded and printed right from this Web site, while others can be ordered free of charge by calling 1-800-788-2800.
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How will my employees/members benefit from this program? |
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A: Getting free anti-drug information at work can help employees keep their teens drug-free. Teen drug use is a serious problem. Two-thirds of youth ages 13 to 17 say losing their parents' respect and pride is one of the main reasons they don't smoke marijuana or use other drugs. And kids who learn about the risks of drug abuse from their parents or caregivers are less likely to use drugs than kids who do not.
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How much does it cost to get involved with the Parents@Work program? |
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A: Nothing! Most Parents@Work resources can be downloaded right from this Web site and employers can distribute them as they see fit. There is no specific blueprint that an organization must follow when partnering with the Parents@Work program; all partnerships are customizable, and we have a team of experienced professionals that can assist you in implementing the program within your organization.
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What are some of the organizations currently participating in the Parents@Work program? |
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A: The Parents@Work program has a large number of partners that support the program in a variety of ways. These organizations range from corporations to associations to unions to government agencies. For more information on the organizations that support the Parents@Work program, visit our Partner Page.
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I am interested in having an anti-drug expert speak at my company. Can you help? |
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A: The Parents@Work program has relationships with many local community anti-drug coalitions. The Parents@Work program can assist you in identifying and contacting an appropriate expert for your company. Please contact Sonia Osinloye at sonia.osinloye@fleishman.com for further assistance.
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I want to implement a workplace prevention education program for employees at my company. Where can I get help? |
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A: Workplace prevention programs, commonly called drug-free workplace programs, help businesses increase productivity, boost bottom lines and manage risk. They also send a clear message that employers care about the health and safety of their employees. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Working Partners Web site offers a number of tools and resources to help employers develop such programs, including information about how to develop a drug-free workplace policy from start to finish and ready-to-use training and educational materials.
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