Workplace drinking culture: Staff admit they feel 'pressured' into after-work drinks

The rise of the workplace drinking culture is taking its toll on employees and productivity alike.

A new report from Canada Life Group Insurance reveals that 33% of UK employees report a drinking culture in their workplace, while 29% have regretted their actions after drinking at work.

The survey shows that twice as many male employees (20%) consume alcohol at work on a weekly basis compared to their female counterparts (nine per cent).

Paul Avis, Marketing Director of Canada Life Group, comments on the enlightening report: “Most of the time, a casual drink with colleagues is harmless and can help to boost employee morale and teamwork. But when taken to the extreme, this can lead to behaviour that might leave some feeling red-faced the next morning. A heavy workplace drinking culture could mean that some employees end up in this situation regularly, spelling bad news for their own career, organisational productivity and the HR department.”