Workforce Policy: Creating Recovery-Friendly Workplaces

Description

DATE: April 23, 2025

TIME: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

LOCATION: Lancaster Chamber

COST: $10 Members

$25 Future Member

Supporting employees in recovery isn’t just about compassion—it’s a strategic advantage. Studies show that individuals in recovery often bring exceptional resilience, loyalty, and problem-solving skills to the workplace. By fostering an environment that supports recovery, businesses can reduce turnover, boost employee morale, and improve overall productivity. Whether your organization is starting this journey or looking to enhance existing efforts, this session will offer insights and strategies to support employees in recovery. Through expert-led discussions, practical tools, and shared success stories, you will learn how to foster a culture that promotes recovery, growth, and organizational success.

You’ll walk away with the following takeaways:

• Insights into the data-driven benefits of recovery-friendly workplaces, including improved employee well-being, increased retention rates, and positive organizational culture.
• Practical tools and strategies for supportive policies and practices, such as flexible work arrangements, access to counseling, and peer support networks.
• Ways to encourage open dialogue to reduce stigma surrounding recovery in the workplace and creating a culture that emphasizes the value of second chances.
• Understand the role of recovery-friendly workplaces in contributing to your organization’s success and Lancaster County’s overall economy.