Happy hours. Traditionally, they’ve been a time for coworkers to kick back, converse, and do a little cathartic commiserating. But for employees who’ve struggled with alcohol or who are teetotalers, these events are hardly rewarding.
In other words, it’s time to shake up your team building instead of your martinis.
If you think that offering zero-proof gatherings for your team isn’t important, think again. A recent study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis revealed how widespread alcohol abuse is among professionals. The study suggests that nearly one in 10 employees may be dealing with alcohol abuse disorder. For those people, attending a workplace-sponsored