Employer Forum: Recovery Friendly Workplace in Action

Employer Forum: Recovery Friendly Workplace in Action

By Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences

Overview

Learn how company policies, practices, and programs can support workers at various stages of recovery. Come with questions, leave with tools

Employer Forum: Recovery Friendly Workplace in Action

Join us for an insightful and interactive event focused on creating supportive environments for individuals in recovery. The term "Recovery Friendly Workplace" describes employers that take proactive steps to prevent and respond to substance misuse, foster workplace-supported recovery, and strengthen opportunities for individuals in recovery while supporting all those affected by substance use disorders. At this in-person forum, participants will:

  • Define what it means to be a Recovery Friendly Workplace
  • Learn about practical tools and resources to guide workplace implementation
  • Explore case studies showcasing successful programs, policies, and practices that employers can adapt to take immediate steps toward becoming recovery-friendly.

Location: University of Oregon Portland Campus

Lunch will be served.

FREE easy access parking

Continuing education credits through SHRM and Credentialing Public Health (CPH) Professionals and Certified Safety Professionals (CSP)

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from each other and those who have been working on developing policies, programs, and practices that work.

Category: Business, Non Profit

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Highlights

  • 6 hours
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

University of Oregon Portland

2800 Northeast Liberty Street

Portland, OR 97211

How do you want to get there?

Agenda
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Why should we be concerned about this topic?

Brett Lovins

Setting the context for why this work is so important: exploring the personal, the professional, and the data.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

What is a recovery friendly workplace?

David Shapiro

What is a Recovery Friendly Workplace and how can you go about creating one? What are tools and action steps employers can take to create more recovery friendly workplaces?

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Worker's perspective

Terry Leckron-Myers

What do workers seek in terms of a recovery friendly workplace? How do workers access these programs and what has the greatest impact?”

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$75
Jan 15 · 9:00 AM PST