Alcohol at Work: What HR Should Know - HRMorning
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, so it’s a good time for HR to take a closer look at how alcohol at work can affect a company’s culture — and its bottom line.
Alcohol-related issues can ripple through the workplace, affecting both employee well-being and overall organizational health. But the consequences go beyond culture and morale; they come with a hefty price tag.
Workplace alcoholism and alcohol abuse amount to lost productivity, healthcare costs, traffic accidents and personal tragedies totaling between $33 billion to $68 billion annually, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
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The Role of Alcohol in Modern Work Culture
When people think of alcohol at work, they might picture an open bar at a company party or beer in the office fridge. But the concept has expanded in recent years.
Alcohol in the workplace now often includes team happy hours, networking events, client dinners, celebratory toasts, and even virtual mixers where drinking is encouraged.
These practices are often framed as tools for team bonding or culture-building, especially in industries where informal interactions are common. But while these activities may seem harmless — or even beneficial — HR...
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