Workplace

Presentation and Training “Together for a Healthy Working Environment!” Held

Organized by the Addiction Prevention Competence Centre and the Institute of Public Health of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the presentation and training of the joint program Healthy working environment for all! was successfully held on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the Radon Plaza in Sarajevo. The event brought together heads of departments and representatives of human resources units from various institutions, companies, and organizations focused on improving employee health, preventing risks, and fostering a better working environment. The aim of the presentation and training was to familiarize participants

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Call for Institutions and Companies in Sarajevo Canton

The Addiction Prevention Competence Centre and the Institute of Public Health of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina invite interested institutions, companies, and organizations that care about the health and safety of their employees and wish to improve their workplace atmosphere to attend the Presentation and Training of the joint project Together for a Healthy Working Environment for All!. The training is intended for heads of departments and representatives of Human Resources units. The presentation and training will be held on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the Radon Plaza in

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Round Table “Improving Employee Health in the Workplace” Held

On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, organized by the Addiction Prevention Competence Centre in partnership with the Institute of Public Health of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a round table entitled Improving Employee Health in the Workplace was successfully held. The event took place at the premises of the Institute of Public Health of FBiH in Sarajevo and brought together experts from the fields of public health, labour and social policy, addiction prevention, as well as representatives of the media and other relevant institutions. The aim of the event was

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Professionalism Has No Promille. You Have Responsibility

Adults spend a significant portion of their lives at the workplace – nearly one third of their time – and the health and safety of employees are key elements of every successful work environment. However, various factors and stressful situations can increase vulnerability to the use of psychoactive substances (such as alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, etc.) or the development of behavioural addictions (e.g., gambling, betting, pornography). This negatively affects not only the individual who develops problematic behaviour, but also the entire work environment and beyond. Substance misuse can lead to numerous

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Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace: What You Should (and Should Not) Do

How to Help a Colleague if You Notice They Are Misusing Alcohol or Other Psychoactive Substances at Work Being concerned about a colleague who is showing changes in behaviour can be difficult, especially if you suspect alcohol or other psychoactive substance misuse. Although you are not responsible for solving the problem, as a colleague you still have an important role. Colleagues are often the first to notice when someone on the team is struggling with addiction. The key is to offer support, suggest change, and maintain your own boundaries. Long-term

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Employees’ Health Is Not Just a Private Matter!

The health and safety of employees are the foundation of every successful work environment. It is particularly important to recognize and address in a timely manner the problem of psychoactive substance use – such as alcohol and other drugs, including the misuse of medications – as well as behavioral addictions, all of which can negatively affect performance, safety, and interpersonal relationships at work. The development of such problems may be influenced by factors such as easy access to alcohol or drugs, poor working conditions, high levels of stress, and an

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Training Held: Together for a Healthy Work Environment!

The World Day for Safety and Health at Work, marked every year on April 28, is an opportunity to remind ourselves of the importance of investing in the health, safety, and well-being of employees. Since the average person spends nearly one-third of their life at work, it is clear that a quality work environment is not just a matter of standards, but the foundation of long-term satisfaction and success for both employees and organizations. With this in mind, the Association for Addiction Prevention NARKO-NE, in cooperation with the Public Health

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Call for Institutions and Companies in Sarajevo Canton

The Association for Addiction Prevention NARKO-NE and the Public Health Institute of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina invite companies, institutions, and organizations that care about the health and safety of their employees and wish to improve their work environment to attend the presentation and training Together for a Healthy Work Environment! The training is intended for department heads and representatives of Human Resources departments. The presentation and training will take place on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Hotel Hills, Ilidža, Sarajevo. The number of participants is limited, and participation

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Call for Institutions and Companies in Sarajevo Canton

The Association for Addiction Prevention NARKO-NE and the Public Health Institute of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the support of the Employers’ Association of FBiH, invite interested companies, institutions, and organizations that care about the health and safety of their employees and wish to improve the work environment to attend the presentation and training Together for a Healthy Work Environment! The training is intended for heads of departments and representatives of Human Resources departments. The presentation and training will take place on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Hotel

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Presented Research Results on Employee Health Monitoring and Protection in FBiH

In 2024, the NARKO-NE Association for Addiction Prevention, in partnership with the Institute of Public Health of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina with the support of the Employers’ Association of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, conducted research on the monitoring and protection of employee health in the Federation of BiH, focusing on addiction-related diseases. On July 2, 2024, the most significant results of this research were presented at the Institute. The research covered 104 institutions from various sectors, including healthcare institutions, social welfare institutions, government bodies, NGOs and

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