Emily Etherington, an HR business partner at Xenium, discusses managing substance abuse in the workplace. She explains that with substance abuse affecting one in ten people nationally, workplaces need structured approaches to support affected employees. The discussion covers two main support frameworks: company assistance programs for employees who self-disclose, and last chance agreements for cases involving policy violations or performance issues.

TAKEAWAYS

• Organizations should balance zero-tolerance policies with supportive resources and structures for employee recovery
• Success requires both employer willingness to support and employee commitment to engage in treatment
• Using third-party management for cases helps maintain professionalism and protect sensitive health information

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🔊 Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR 🎙️

Host: Brandon Laws 📋

his own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.

Sit down for a timely conversation between host Brandon Laws and guest Mitch Warner, co-author of Leadership and Self-Deception. Warner reveals how self-deception is often the hidden root of workplace challenges, and leaders who help their teams shift from blame to accountability unleash creativity and collaboration. Sharing insights from the fourth edition of his book, Warner emphasizes that true transformation isn’t about implementing more tactics but about changing the way people see one another and themselves.

TAKEAWAYS

• Most team challenges come from people dynamics, not technical problems, and resolving these is crucial for progress.

• Team members often struggle to recognize their role in problems, which keeps conflicts unresolved.

• Lasting transformation happens when people change how they view themselves and others.

• Understanding others’ perspectives strengthens relationships and promotes growth within teams.

• The need to be “right” often leads people to ignore their own contributions to problems, which can hurt relationships and team goals.

• Recognizing how each of our actions impacts colleagues leads to better work quality and a more connected, supportive workplace.

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🔊 Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR 🎙️

Host: Brandon Laws 📋

his own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Chris Deaver, a people leader at Roblox and co-author of Brave Together, shares his experiences working with some of the most creative teams at Apple, Disney, and beyond. He dives into how co-creation and collaboration are key to overcoming the impossible. Chris also touches on the importance of humility, creativity, and empathy in leadership, offering insights on how to shape the future by co-creating with others. Tune in to hear about turning pain into power, reimagining the mundane, and building a culture that sparks creativity and connection.

TAKEAWAYS

• Collaboration and co-creation are crucial for achieving challenging goals, especially within innovative teams.

• Traditional, siloed work structures can lead to friction and burnout.

• Humility and empathy in leadership help to build stronger, more connected teams.

• By transforming meetings into collaborative, question-led experiences, leaders can increase engagement and creativity within their teams.

• Great companies see themselves as builders and prioritize creativity as a key driver of innovation.

• Personal challenges can be reframed into opportunities for growth and leadership.

• Success in the modern world isn't about being self-made, but about co-creating a future with others, emphasizing teamwork and shared goals.

A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST

🔊 Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR 🎙️

Host: Brandon Laws 📋

his own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.