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"At Odie B’s, a sandwich shop in Denver, recovery from drug and alcohol use is
part of daily operations.
“Seventy percent of our staff is active in recovery,” Cliff Blauvelt, co-owner
of Odie B’s, said in a video testimonial. “We try to provide a safe space where
people can feel comfortable.”
Blauvelt has struggled with alcohol use for more than 20 years. He co-owns Odie
B’s with his wife, Cara Blauvelt.
One employee, Molly, said working at Odie B’s helped her focus on sobriety and
reconnect with her sense of purpose.
“I was burned out, I was working a lot of hours. … I started dry January, and
after a few months I realized I needed to quit drinking,” she said in the same
video testimonial. “Cara definitely helped with my sobriety journey, just
reminding me one day at a time, and now, I have been sober for going on two
years.”
Colorado is one of more than 30 states that have launched recovery-friendly
workplace programs in recent years. They’re part of a growing effort to reframe
how employers address addiction, mental health and recovery for the well-being
of their employees and businesses."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics