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Ep. 180 - Plant Manager Addresses Drug Addiction in Workplace Head On
Ep. 180 - Plant Manager Addresses Drug Addiction in Workplace Head On
Ep. 180 - Plant Manager Addresses Drug Addiction in Workplace Head On
Thursday 26th April 2018
Eric Hicks of Jones Plastic & Engineering shares his compassionate approach to tackling workplace drug addiction, leading to transformed lives and business success.
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Get the buttons here!Eric Hicks: Turning the Tide on Workplace Drug Addiction
Once you start doing that as a plant manager, you'll be surprised at how the morale in your facility changes when people see that you genuinely care about what's best for them and they know that you're doing it for them to get help.
Imagine stepping into a new job and finding out that your workplace is riddled with high turnover and absenteeism due to rampant drug use. That's exactly what Eric Hicks, Plant Manager at Jones Plastic & Engineering in Benton County, Tennessee, faced when he took on his role. Instead of taking the easy route of firing employees who failed drug tests, Hicks decided to tackle the issue head-on with compassion and innovation.
In this episode of Cover2 Resources, Hicks shares his unconventional approach to dealing with drug addiction in the workplace. Rather than terminating employees, he initiated open conversations about drug use and partnered with local agencies to provide immediate access to addiction treatment. Hicks' strategy wasn't just about saving jobs; it was about saving lives. Employees who sought help were able to start treatment the very same day, and many returned to work transformed and drug-free. The impact was profound.
By holding jobs for employees while they underwent treatment and implementing preventive maintenance programs for machinery, Hicks showed his team that he genuinely cared about their well-being. This approach not only improved employee morale but also boosted the company's performance and profitability. Hicks' story is a powerful reminder that addressing drug addiction in the workplace can lead to positive outcomes for both employees and businesses.
His innovative methods offer a blueprint for other managers and business owners grappling with similar challenges. Tune in to hear Eric Hicks' inspiring journey and learn how one plant manager made a difference in the opioid crisis, one life at a time.