The Working Week 72

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THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS

Rethink your Work

How to have happier and more productive staff

The Magic Number

How much should we pay CEOs?

Better Regulation

Why more rules won't stop another financial crisis

Tough Job

How do you motivate staff during a downturn?

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September was National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in the United States and this week, Wayne talk to Gus Steiber from Bensinger, DuPont & Associates, an employee assistance company, about the warning signs and effects of substance abuse in the workplace.

According to the US Department of Labor, three-quarters of illegal drug users are employed and almost eight out of 10 who abuse legal drug, including alcohol, are also in work. This estimated cost to the US economy of substance abuse is a staggering $246 billion.

As Gus explains, one person with a drug or alcohol problem at work affects about 10 others around them. So what are the warning signs to look out for? And if an employee does have a problem, what can their co-workers and employer do to help – and what should they avoid doing?

The intro music to the Working Week is "The Warrior" by The EMP Project, used with permission of Blue Canoe Records.

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"The Working Week" is a weekly digest of news, blogs, and opinion from the pages of www.management-issues.com. Each week, host Wayne Turmel leads a spirited discussion on matters important to business, management development and human resources and the things that have caught his - and his guests' - eyes.
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