Alcohol use in the workplace is more common than many realize.
A recent study found that 66% of employees admit to drinking during work hours, and 22.5% report using drugs or alcohol on the job. Many of these individuals are high-performing professionals — struggling with alcohol doesn’t make someone a bad employee. Without the right support, however, their careers — and their employers — are at risk.
High-functioning alcoholism often goes unnoticed until performance declines, absenteeism rises, or workplace incidents occur. But what if intervention was encouraged to happen sooner?
Licensed professionals, such as doctors and pilots, have long used structured alcohol monitoring to maintain trust and safeguard their careers. These programs boast an 80% long-term abstinence rate, far exceeding traditional treatment outcomes. If monitoring is standard practice in fields where lives are on the line, shouldn’t all workplaces consider it?
A reliable, non-punitive approach to workplace sobriety
For employees navigating recovery, Soberlink provides a discreet, non-invasive way to rebuild trust — without the stigma of traditional blood or urine lab testing. By using facial recognition, tamper detection, and real-time reporting, employees can demonstrate their commitment to sobriety while maintaining their dignity.
One professional shared:“I was on the verge of losing my job. I voluntarily put myself on Soberlink. With facial recognition and the reports coming directly from Soberlink, it’s infallible. My team honestly told me that this device saved my job. It really put their minds at ease, that they were glad they stuck with it, and they made the right choice.”
Another employee echoed the same sentiment: “When I talked to my EAP counselor, I knew I couldn’t tackle this alone. Soberlink gave me the black-and-white accountability I needed. It wasn’t about punishment — it was about proving to myself and my employer that I was serious about recovery.”
Workplace wellness advocates: take action today
HR professionals and Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) play a critical role in keeping great employees from becoming workplace casualties of addiction. To help, Soberlink offers a free Workplace Recovery Toolkit, including informational materials and a resource guide for supporting employees in recovery.
Request your free Workplace Recovery Toolkit today
