Alcoholism in the Workplace - how to help your business and your employees

Coronation Street is currently running a storyline on alcoholism in a work environment.

Peter Barlow who has a history of alcohol problems opens a new wine bar (not the best idea in the world) and once again he begins drinking.

Being drunk will eventually create:

• loss of productivity and poor performance;
• lateness and absenteeism;
• safety concerns;
• team morale and employee relations problems;
• bad behaviour or poor discipline;
• adverse effects on company image and customer relations.
  
  And, as Peter is the owner/manager untold problems will unfurl - which is exactly what the writers for Coronation Street want!
  
  However, for a more serious point of view Nick Poole of Latimer Hinks explains what to look out for and how to deal with these problems from a legal perspective - Alcoholism in the Workplace
  
  There is even a blog dedicated to this subject Raise the Bottom.
  
  HSE produce a leaflet Don't Mix It - A Guide for Employers on Alcohol at Work
  
  Alcoholism is a serious problem, please take relevant advice from professional advisers