OPINION | Alcohol abuse doesn’t just affect individuals; it also poses a serious threat in the South African workplace. Read on to learn about the impact and how we can address this growing issue.
that alcohol abuse among South African workers results in decreased productivity, accidents in the workplace, errors, criminal activities and an increase in medical expenses.
Not only is alcohol comparatively cheaper here than it is in other parts of the world, research shows that aof the alcohol sold to the licenced market is finding its way into informal and unlicensed establishments through redistributors. It starts with every South African company — regardless of its size or the sector it operates in — establishing, communicating and implementing a clear policy on alcohol abuse.
Alcohol abuse at work must also move away from a legal approach that seeks to punish or dismiss an employee for alcohol-related transgressions. Alcoholism, like other health problems, requires a pragmatic health-centred approach — especially in the workplace. This is a practical consideration as thethat it is not the employee’s responsibility to ensure sobriety but the responsibility of the employer.
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