Recovery in the
Workplace

Creating recovery-informed workplaces enables  employees to  feel safe enough to ask for help.

We work with organisations to build the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to support employees affected by addiction, recovery, and substance misuse.

Creating recovery-informed workplaces enables employees to feel safe enough to ask for help. 

This results in reduced stigma, improved wellbeing and a healthier workplace culture.

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Addiction affects every workplace

34%

of employees have used or witnessed substance use or addictive behaviours during work hours.

ALMOST

50%

of employers have seen addiction-related issues increase in the past year.

60%

of organisations report incidents involving employee alcohol use.

1 in 5

employers have dismissed an employee in the last two years where drug or alcohol misuse was a significant factor.

Sources: CIPD Managing Drug and Alcohol Misuse at Work; UK employer and employee workplace research.

Employees may be experiencing

Their own addiction or recovery journey

A family member's addiction

Burnout and stress

Hidden struggles that impact attendance, performance and wellbeing

Most people don't ask for help because they suddenly become ready.

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They ask for help when they feel safe enough to do so

Our recovery in the workplace programme helps managers and leaders create workplaces where conversations happen earlier, support is accessible and recovery is understood.

Our training helps reduce stigma, increase understanding and create supportive cultures resulting in reduced attrition, greater productivity and healthier teams.

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What We’ll Cover

  • Understanding Addiction and Recovery

  • Recognising the Signs

  • Creating a Recovery-Informed Culture

  • Practical Workplace Tools

What’s Included?

  • 2-hour workshop

  • Interactive discussions

  • Practical tools

  • Scenarios and case studies

  • Action planning

  • CPD accredited

For an additional fee we also provide bespoke tailored training, programmes and consultancy for organisations looking to develop recovery-informed workplace policies and cultures.

Who Is This Training For?

  • Managers

  • Team Leaders

  • HR Professionals

  • Senior Leaders

  • Workplace Wellbeing Teams

  • Learning & Development Teams

  • Organisations committed to inclusion and wellbeing

Suitable for organisations of all sizes.

Outcomes

  • Recognise early signs that an employee may be struggling

  • Approach addiction and recovery conversations with confidence

  • Respond in ways that are both safe and appropriate

  • Reduce social stigma within your work teams

  • Utilise practical tools that you can apply straight away

  • Equip yourself to build a recovery-informed workplace and foster a culture of psychological safety

We believe recovery is possible for everyone and that workplaces can play a powerful role in supporting positive change.

Why Kennedy Street

Our training is informed by real recovery journeys and frontline experience supporting people affected by addiction. 

At Kennedy Street Recovery, recovery isn't just something we teach. It's something we've lived. 

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Reported as of July 2026.

Our trainers combine:

Professional training experience

Practical workplace understanding

Evidence-informed approaches

Recovery expertise

Frontline experience supporting people affected by addiction

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CPD Accredited

This workshop is CPD accredited, providing recognised continuing professional development for participants.

Participants receive a CPD certificate on completion.

View our CPD accreditation

  • "The session completely changed how I think about addiction in the workplace."

  • "Practical, engaging and delivered with genuine authenticity."

  • "Every manager should attend this training."

Ready to include recovery in your workplace?

Whether you're looking for a short awareness session or a bespoke programme, we'd love to talk.

Complete the form below and let us know when you're available. We'll get in touch to arrange a discovery call at a time that works for you.