The cost of bad behavior in the workplace can be significant and
assorted. Bad behavior damages morale, results in a loss to a
company's profits, jeopardizes safety, and diminishes
productivity. Use of drugs and alcohol – or partying in the
workplace – can greatly contribute to bad behavior.
Because an estimated 10 to 25% of the American population has
been under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs on the job,
and the majority of individuals who abuse alcohol and other drugs
are employed, employers need to take note. In the retail arena
– where sales and profits drive success – curbing drug
and alcohol related bad behavior is essential to ensure a store
meets its financial objectives.
