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💊 Employers: Help Spread the Word About Prescription Drug Take Back Day! The DEA’s 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. It’s an opportunity for employees and their families to safely dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired prescription medications. Visit the DEA’s Partnership Toolbox for free promotional materials to help spread the word to your employees: How can your workplace support this initiative? 📧 Send a

OCTOBER WAYFINDER October is when many businesses begin planning holiday parties, employee appreciation events, and year-end celebrations. As you choose a venue, plan the menu, and organize activities, make reviewing your Drug-Free Workplace policy part of the preparation. Holiday gatherings are an opportunity to thank employees and celebrate your organization’s accomplishments. Planning ahead helps keep those celebrations safe, welcoming, and consistent with the expectations

October 12-16, 2026 A drug-free workplace policy should be something employees understand and supervisors know how to use. National Drug-Free Work Week, October 12–16, 2026, gives employers an opportunity to bring their programs into focus. The observance promotes safe, healthy workplaces and encourages people experiencing substance use problems to seek help. Your organization’s activities do not have to be expensive or time-consuming. A brief staff discussion, a supervisor r

When someone is struggling with their mental health or experiencing thoughts of suicide, knowing what to say or do can feel overwhelming. You may worry about saying the wrong thing or wonder whether it is your place to step in. The CARE framework provides a simple, practical approach to help people recognize concerns, start important conversations, and connect someone with support. C — Connect Start by making a genuine connection. If you notice changes in someone’s behavior,

October is when many businesses begin planning holiday parties, employee appreciation events, and year-end celebrations. As you choose a venue, plan the menu, and organize activities, make reviewing your Drug-Free Workplace policy part of the preparation. Holiday gatherings are an opportunity to thank employees and celebrate your organization’s accomplishments. Planning ahead helps keep those celebrations safe, welcoming, and consistent with the expectations you set throughou

You’re Invited: GAP Con 2026 — Build Momentum for Your Business Working Partners® is excited to invite our clients and friends to GAP Con 2026: Momentum, presented by our partner, EQUES Law Group! BUILD ON WHAT YOU’VE EARNED. GAP Con is a one-day practical summit for Ohio business owners and leaders focused on clear ideas, useful tools, and relationships that can help move your organization forward. For more than 13 years, GAP Con has brought together business owners, operato