Substance abuse in the workplace is one of the obvious “frontline” workplace issues. The response to this problem has matured and continues to evolve. The judiciary, employers, EAP providers, unions and employees all have a high awareness of the treatment, costs and accomodations associated with substance abuse disorders.

What about other behavioral/mental health issues? How about gambling behaviors in the workplace? Take a look at this CNN article about the office gambling pool. Another one of those internet fuelled human resources issues.

It’s happenning. Question is are you aware that it’s happenning and do you have a plan to deal with it?