National News, Recovery, Workforce

As the opioid epidemic worsens, recovery-friendly policies are the next frontier in workplace inclusion

BY ERIKA FRY

July 27, 2023 at 5:30 AM EDT

An opioid emergency kit at Genfoot, a boot manufacturer in Littleton, N.H.

PHOTOGRAPH BY TONY LUONG

For employers interested in cultivating a recovery-friendly culture, getting started can be daunting. The U.S. Department of Labor offers some guidance at its Recovery-Ready Workplace resource hub and provides materials to get started. Early adopters and advocates happily share best practices too. We’ve collected some of their tips here.