Change is a natural part of life, but when change is proposed in the workplace, employees are often very resistant to the proposal. Throughout the business world, one of the biggest problems that companies are facing is the use of illegal drugs and alcohol in the workplace. These substances greatly affect the business and workplace environments for many individuals and I believe that there should be more employee assistance programs. Employee assistance programs were created …showed first 75 words of 516 total…

…showed last 75 words of 516 total…charge for this services. Employee assistance programs are the most effective way for companies to deal with decreased productivity and substance abuse problems affecting their invaluable employees. Ignoring the problem of substance abuse in the workplace can cost companies substantial amounts of money and possibly their employee's life. In the end, the result of using employee assistance programs will help to enhance the work climate assist employees with personal problems that affect their job performance.