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Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Alcohol 'main staff welfare risk'
6 May 2008

Four out of five employers say alcohol is the biggest threat to the well-being of their staff, according to a survey.

The study, by Norwich Union Healthcare, interviewed 1,000 people and 250 businesses about drinking habits.

One in three employees admitted they have been to work with a hangover and more than one in ten has been drunk at their desk.

Staff said they made mistakes, struggled to concentrate and had to go home early as a result of drinking.

Of those who had had a hangover or been drunk at work, 85% confirmed it affected their performance or mood.

More than a third (36%) found it hard to concentrate, 35% were less productive, 42% felt tired to the point of being sleepy, and 25% did the minimum amount of work and went home as soon as possible.
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