Absolute Caulking & Waterproofing: A Family Business Embracing Recovery-Friendly Practices

6 minute read by Jessica Ennis | June 9, 2025 When an employee at Absolute Caulking & Waterproofing failed an on-site impairment test, many employers would have seen it as grounds for immediate termination. But instead of termination, Absolute offered something unexpected: compassion and resources. The employee was offered paid leave and outpatient therapy. But after a follow-up test […]

More Colorado Workplaces Are Becoming Safe Places for Employees in Recovery

Cliff and Cara Blauvelt, owners of Odie B’s sandwich shops in Denver, have created a recovery-friendly workplace, thanks in part to a program from the Colorado School of Public Health 5 minute read by Liliana Tenney DrPH, MPH | May 29, 2025 At Odie B’s, a sandwich shop in Denver, recovery from drug and alcohol use is part […]