What to look for:

Performance Problems:

• Employees having difficulty following instructions and unable to respond to increased supervision.
• Employees being impulsive and often making careless mistakes.
• Conflicting work performance and productivity.
• Incomplete tasks.
• Lethargy and lack of deliberation.

Poor Attendance and Absenteeism:

• Increased unauthorized absenteeism and unexplained delay.
• Consistent absences after breaks (Mondays, the day after holidays, or paydays)
• Excessive use of sick leave or complaining of unexplained illnesses in the workplace.
• Frequent requests for early work departure.
• Unusually long lunch breaks.
• Leaving the workplace without notice.

Attitude and Physical Appearance:

• Being confrontational with coworkers and disturbing the workplace.
• Constant supervision required for quality work.
• Disinterest in assignments, and responsibilities.
• Neglectful and having disorganized work ethic.
• Extreme paranoia towards colleagues.
• Coworkers suffer because of the employee’s behavior.
• Physical appearance changes: Bloodshot or watery eyes, very large or very small pupils as well as intoxicated behavior.
• Obsession with drug culture and/or alcohol as well as often having an odor of alcohol.

Health and Safety Hazards:

• Increased participation in accidents and risky behavior.
• Insignificance toward safety rules and being careless when handling materials around others or themselves.