Drug Free Workplace Evaluation

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The University of Purdue's Alcohol has a Drug-Free Workplace policy. The university has specific the characteristics of the tolerance in the workplace. The paper will discuss whether the policies are clearly defined on regard to a drug-free workplace, has the university implemented a comprehensive drug awareness and education program, does the university train supervisors to detect and manage substance abuse issues in the workplace, does the university support some form of employee assistance program, and does the university have possible ramifications for omission or inclusion of these elements.

Purdue University Drug-Free Workplace PolicyThe University of Purdue distinguishes that alcohol and drug use reduces the workplace safety. This will also reduce the University's aptitude to fulfill the mission of education, research, and service. With high aptitude that is in place the university revealed an Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Agreement to the policy is contemplated a condition of employment and the employees will be notified of the policy by publication.

Characteristics of the University of Purdue's WorkplaceUniversity of Purdue has more than 14,000 employees. Employee jobs range from law enforcement officers, computer technicians, teachers, administrative assistants, accountants to teachers. For the University of Purdue's workplace, "the field of WorkLife practice has evolved out of workplace realities: contemporary work and personal life issues," (Purdue University [PU], 2004). Purdue's workforce is more diverse and current technology leads to stressful situations. This is where more has to be accomplished at a faster pace with the use of e-mail, voice mail, fax, and cell phones. Many employees find they are working differently and doing different work than they were previously accustomed with.

University of Purdue has expected levels of productivity and performance against which they evaluate employees. When personal life issues happen to an employee, performance may falter. At University of Purdue "the employee's...