Case Study
Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy
CASE STUDY
Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy
What was the HR situation?
- A client wanted to introduce drug and alcohol testing into their medium-sized growing engineering Company.
- They had a basic drug and alcohol testing policy but now needed to implement the testing.
- They asked for HR advice, including an immediate improved policy framework and how to effectively implement it for health and safety and due diligence purposes.
How did the Birch-HR Consultant(s) support?
- Our HR Consultant discussed the rationale and timescales with the Directors and executive team.
- Our HR Consultant interpreted the disjoined mixture of rules from two main sources, including legislation and case law and drafted the policy, and associated template letters.
- Our HR Consultant set out clear expectations and proposed a consultation process to gain feedback from the workforce prior to implementation, enabling a supportive workplace culture.
- Our HR Consultant provided guidance and support throughout and signposted to a third-party provider for testing.
- Our HR consultant considered the Company culture to support the policy, where disciplinary action is a requirement, but is not the default position.
- Our HR Consultants ensured flexibility in the policy and implementation process, whilst reflecting the safety priorities, this included referring to the CIPD and HSE guidance and best practice.
- Our HR Consultants provided a flexible policy framework, which included random and with-cause testing and implementation guidance.
What was the outcome and how did HR add value?
- The client reviewed the policy and implementation proposals at an executive level and with managers.
- The client, supported by HR consulted with the workforce and coordinated feedback responses.
- The client implemented random and with-cause testing and the new policy.
- The client is able to evidence safer working practices.
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