Whilst alcohol can seem like a sociable way to bond teams together, the harm that it can cause to business is often hidden. Any level of alcohol in the blood can impair performance, leading to accidents, mistakes and a burden on colleagues.
And in a difficult economic climate no company can ignore the inevitable loss of productivity caused by workers not delivering their best.
With many people using alcohol as a result of stress it can be hard to pin point someone having real problems. That’s where a supportive work environment can really help employees to tackle difficulties before they get too bad.
