Addiction support | How workplaces can increase help for staff with gambling issues during Euro 2024

A world-leading wellbeing expert has shared how workplace managers can help support staff with gambling issues during the Euros.

Professor Sir Cary Cooper, University of Manchester professor and Advisory Board Member at Delamere, warned office sweepstakes for major tournaments can trigger a relapse for anyone in recovery.

It comes as Euro 2020 caused a 28% increase in calls to the National Gambling Helpline, according to gambling awareness charity Gamcare.
Prof. Cooper urged employers to create a workplace culture where gambling does not impact employees.

He said: “Creating a culture of tolerance and open communication in the workplace is crucial to ensure that something legal and socially acceptable such as gambling does not become a taboo subject.