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Becoming Recovery Friendly

What Employers Need to Know About Recovery and Workplace Impact

No workplace is immune to the effects of substance use disorder (SUD). From alcohol and opioids to marijuana legalization, HR leaders are managing a shifting landscape that impacts productivity, safety, and culture.

The Recovery Friendly Workplace Survey 2025—a collaboration between HRCI and Fors Marsh—shows that while many organizations recognize the need to address substance use, most lack the policies, training, and resources to fully support employees in recovery.

"The numbers tell us that Substance Use Disorder is an issue every organization will confront... Smart employers will get out front and support employees on their journey to recovery." – Dr. Amy Dufrane, HRCI CEO 

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Workplace Recovery

Practical Guidance for HR Leaders

Through data analysis, expert guidance, and best practices from recovery-focused organizations, Becoming Recovery Friendly offers HR professionals practical steps to reduce risk, strengthen workplace culture, and support employees at every stage of recovery.

Uncover Key Insights

  • • Survey Findings: Results from 1,500+ HR professionals on policies, training gaps, and barriers to becoming recovery friendly.
  • • America’s Struggle with Substances: Data on the scale of alcohol, opioid, and cannabis use—and its impact on the workforce.
  • • The Business Case for Recovery: Why investing in recovery-friendly practices reduces absenteeism, turnover, and healthcare costs.
  • • Employer Best Practices: Common elements of effective programs, from leadership support and policy frameworks to budgeting and data collection.
  • • The Marijuana Question: How evolving legalization and cultural perceptions create new workplace policy challenges.

Put data and expert guidance to work in advancing business performance and building resilience across your workforce.