Benefits

Everyone benefits from a culture of compassion

Recovery Friendly Workplaces embrace the whole person, and when employees thrive, so do businesses.

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Benefits for businesses

Caring for employees creates a more positive work environment, with improved productivity, less stress, and more meaningful connections.

  1. Employee retention

    The whole person and whole family approach to RFW increases accountability and loyalty.

  2. Recruitment

    Attract the best people for the job by showing that your workplace cares.

  3. Cost savings

    Employees in recovery save businesses an average of $8,500 per year in turnover, replacement, and healthcare costs [1].

  4. Productivity improvement

    Workers in recovery miss 3.6 fewer days than the average worker [1].

  5. Cultural enhancement

    Boost company morale for everyone, not just those in recovery, by developing an open and connected workforce.

Workplaces we polled reported improvements as a result of participating in RFW, as well as multiple indicators of supportive cultures

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Reported that engagement with RFW has helped them feel better equipped to respond to employee concerns about substance use

2024-2025 RFW Workplace Survey (n=21)

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Reported positive change due to becoming an RFW

2024-2025 RFW Workplace Survey (n=45)

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Helped at least one employee connect to treatment or recovery support

2024-2025 RFW Workplace Survey (n=21)

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Reported an increase in employees’ willingness to discuss issues about their well-being in the workplace

2022 RFW Workplace Survey (n=76)

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Reported an increase in workplace morale and satisfaction

2022 RFW Workplace Survey (n=76)

Benefits for employees

Everyone in New Hampshire should feel safe to work without fear of judgment. Recovery Friendly Workplaces empower employees to seek and stay in recovery with approaches that are personalized to each experience.

  1. Dignity in the workplace

    Employees at RFWs are not defined by a single attribute or challenge, but rather, are cared for holistically.

  2. Authentic self-expression

    Open and honest communication helps employees be their true selves and reduce stress.

  3. Education and training

    Employees receive resources and education on substance use disorder, recovery, wellness, and other behavioral health-related topics.

  4. Employee-focused policies

    RFWs empower employees by letting them know what rights, policies, and supports exist at their workplace and also have access to additional resources on how to create supportive policies.

  5. Options for support

    RFWs become versed on an array of resources in New Hampshire and beyond so that they can better connect employees to support.

Workplaces we polled reported multiple additional benefits for employees as well

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Developed or implemented at least one new supportive policy

2024-2025 RFW Workplace Survey (n=21)

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Witnessed a greater willingness to hire people in recovery

2024-2025 RFW Workplace Survey (n=21)

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Provided SUD/recovery-related educational materials to staff

2024-2025 RFW Workplace Survey (n=45)

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Reported an increase in employees' level of comfort bringing forward an issue related to his/her loved one's substance use

2022 RFW Workplace Survey (n=76)

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Reported an increase in employees' knowledge about how to use Narcan

2022 RFW Workplace Survey (n=76)

Become a Recovery Friendly Workplace

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