The Business Impact of Alcohol

When organizations think about alcohol-related costs, they often picture obvious situations—an employee arriving intoxicated at work, a workplace accident, or a disciplinary issue. In reality, these visible events account for only a portion of alcohol’s impact...

Reflection Questions

Download the Module handout found in the resource area. Take a few moments to consider the following questions. 1. How has your understanding of alcohol as a workplace wellness issue changed after completing this module? 2. What workplace traditions or...

Alcohol in Workplace Culture

Every workplace has a culture. Some organizations intentionally promote healthy wellbeing practices. Others may unintentionally reinforce expectations around alcohol through traditions, celebrations, or networking events. Examples may include: Happy hour...

Drinking Exists on a Spectrum

One of the most important concepts for HR professionals is recognizing that alcohol use exists on a spectrum. Rather than viewing employees as either “normal drinkers” or “alcoholics,” modern research recognizes many different patterns of...

Alcohol use patterns continue to evolve

Recent research has highlighted several important trends that HR professionals should understand. Growing Awareness of Health Risks Research has strengthened the connection between alcohol and numerous health conditions, including certain cancers, cardiovascular...