Mid-Year Drug-Free Workplace Program Review: Is Your Program Still on Track?
- Marketing Director
- 4 days ago
- 3 min read
Can you believe we're already halfway through the year?
Now is the perfect time to take a step back and evaluate your Drug-Free Workplace Program. Many employers put significant time and effort into developing a strong program, but as the year goes on, policies, training, and procedures can easily fall to the bottom of the priority list. A mid-year review helps ensure your program remains effective, compliant, and ready to handle employee situations when they arise—not after.
A Drug-Free Workplace Program is more than just a written policy. It's an ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe, productive, and healthy workplace. Regularly reviewing your program can help identify gaps before they become costly issues involving safety, compliance, or employee relations.
Taking just a few minutes now can save hours of frustration later.
Your Mid-Year Drug-Free Workplace Checklist
Ask yourself the following questions:
✅ Is your Drug-Free Workplace Policy current?
Has your policy been reviewed recently to ensure it reflects current laws, regulations, and your company's operations?
✅ Have your supervisors been trained?
Supervisors should know how to recognize signs of possible drug or alcohol impairment and understand the proper procedures for documenting concerns and making reasonable suspicion referrals.
✅ Are employees receiving education?
Employee education is an important part of maintaining awareness of your company's Drug-Free Workplace expectations and available resources. Do your employees know who to contact with questions about your Drug-Free Workplace Program?
✅ Is your new hire process consistent?
Are all new employees receiving your Drug-Free Workplace Policy and signing the required acknowledgment forms during onboarding?
✅ Is your testing program running smoothly?
Review your drug and alcohol testing records to ensure your program remains organized, compliant, and audit-ready. Confirm that random selections are being conducted according to your written policy, testing records are complete and easily accessible, and all drug and alcohol testing documentation is maintained in a confidential medical file that is kept separate from each employee's personnel (HR) file.
✅ Is your drug & alcohol testing vendor meeting your expectations?
A reliable vendor should provide timely results, exceptional customer service, and dependable support when you need it most. If your current vendor isn't meeting those expectations, it may be time to make a change. Contact Working Partners® today to learn how we can help.
✅ Would you know what to do if an employee tested positive today?
Employee situations don't happen on a schedule. Make sure your supervisors and managers understand your procedures before a situation occurs.
✅ Are Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Community resources available?
If your company offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), make sure employees know it exists and understand how to access its confidential services when they need support. A community resource board in employee break rooms is a simple and effective way to promote your EAP, along with other local resources for mental health, substance use, financial counseling, family support, and crisis assistance. Increasing awareness and visibility helps reduce barriers to seeking help and reinforces your organization's commitment to employee well-being.
✅ Are you maximizing your consortium benefits?
Many employers forget about the additional resources available through their Workingi Partners® consortium membership. From consulting services to discounted vendor solutions, these benefits are designed to help your program succeed.
Small Gaps Can Become Big Problems!
One overlooked policy update. One untrained supervisor. One missed documentation step.
These seemingly small issues can quickly become significant challenges when an employee incident occurs. A proactive review helps ensure your program continues to protect your employees, your business, and your bottom line.
If you answered "No" to any of the questions above—or you're simply unsure whether your program is where it should be—our team is here to help.
Working Partners® provides:
Drug-Free Workplace consulting
Drug-Free Workplace policy development and updates
Consortium membership benefits with access to trusted and vetted vendors and unlimited Drug-Free Workplace program troubleshooting for any issues that arise
Not sure if your Drug-Free Workplace Program is on track?
Schedule a complimentary 15-minute Drug-Free Workplace Program Check-In with one of our consultants. We'll answer your questions, identify potential gaps, and help you determine if your program is working as intended.
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