<p>Mental and substance use disorders are common but often remain undetected and untreated, in part out of fear of stigma and discrimination. Over 60% of individuals with mental and substance use disorders remain employed, and for most, the majority of waking hours are spent at work. However, this comes at a significant cost to employers as these disorders are among the greatest contributors to absenteeism, presenteeism, employee turnover, and safety risks. Recovery-friendly workplaces recognize that no one is immune to developing a mental health or substance-related condition. It is vital to create an environment where employees can pursue recovery when needed and where those in recovery are celebrated for their unique strengths. This perspective paper examines the strategies stakeholders can implement to establish recovery-friendly workplaces. To gather evidence on this topic, we performed a literature search on recovery-friendly/oriented workplaces, mental health, and substance use disorders. Establishing a recovery-friendly workplace may provide cost savings, improved productivity, decreased employee turnover, and improved safety records for employers. Employees in recovery-friendly workplaces can continue benefitting financially, socially, and health-wise from employment that optimizes recovery capital. Recovery-friendly workplaces represent a robust—albeit emerging—occupational health field. The workplace has the potential to contribute significantly to individuals’ recovery and mental health and well-being. To become a recovery-friendly workplace, however, requires sustained effort and a shift in culture where recovery is viewed as a strength rather than a shortfall.</p>