For employers and their HR pros, it is increasingly important to understand that alcohol use is not an “all or nothing” proposition for employees, says Terri-Lynn Mackay, PhD. Rather, it exists on a spectrum, from people who do not drink to those who have a diagnosed disorder.
Mackay shares ideas for changing the conversation about alcohol use in the workplace and reinforcing the importance of remembering the spectrum of use. Her guidance is to create a benefits program that supports employees across this spectrum, and a workplace culture that is not centered around social drinking.
Source: HR Executive, June 9, 2023. Link.