The Perils Of Alcohol Abuse In The Workplace: 5 Tips to Protect the Company and Assist the Employee

Approximately 15% of American employees have been intoxicated due to alcohol while on the job, either from drinking before or during work. Alcohol abuse is a major problem both in the workplace, and on the corporate road. An employee with an elevated blood alcohol level or who is hungover is at increased risk for industrial or vehicular accidents all of which impacts a company’s efficiency, safety and bottom line. JSI Associate Judge Susan Dobrich will discuss discuss this problem and suggests ways that reduce its impact.