Christian Science Monitor reports on cost to emplo…

Christian Science Monitor reports on cost to employers of social problems like employee alcohol abuse; benefit from providing employee assistance

Article by Stacy A. Teicher of The Christian Science Monitor discusses costs to employers in absenteesim, productivity, healthcare costs of “social problems” such as alcoholism, drug abuse, or domestic violence.

Author says “giving employees access to confidential screening, counseling, and treatment wouldn’t just be altruistic - it is likely to save them money.”

Refers to Alcohol Cost Calculator - free online tool from George Washington University Medical Center. From this site, to find out how much problem drinking costs your business, choose your industry and total number of employees.

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