"We often think of alcohol harm as a public health issue, but this research shows it's a national economic problem,"
"Employers have a huge opportunity here. By shifting away from alcohol-centric cultures and offering real support, they can boost wellbeing, improve performance, and build more inclusive workplaces. This isn't about banning drinks - it's about giving people the choice to thrive without pressure. The evidence is clear: doing nothing is costing us all."
"cheapest, strongest drinks which cause the most harm."
IPPR calls for higher taxes on alcoholic drinks, warning that workplace drinking has become a national economic problem. Research found almost one in three workers called in sick after drinking at work events, rising to 43% for 18–24-year-olds. More than a third of young workers feel pressure to drink to "fit in." One in five workers have worked with a hangover and 29% have seen colleagues look "tired or sluggish." IPPR urges action on the cheapest, strongest drinks and notes minimum unit pricing already exists in Wales and Scotland; England may follow. Employers can reduce alcohol-centric cultures and offer support to improve wellbeing and performance.
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