Project Wellbeing Information

Addiction in the Workplace: A Growing Risk for Employers. Addiction can affect any organisation and often remains hidden until performance, safety, or wellbeing are impacted. We work with employers to raise awareness of addiction-related risks — including gambling, alcohol, substances, and behavioural addictions — and to build confident, informed responses through training, education, and prevention programmes. Supporting Employers to Address Addiction in the Workplace. From increased absenteeism and reduced productivity through to safety issues and fraud, the impact of addiction-related harm — particularly alcohol, drugs, and behavioural addictions — can be significant. For Employers Project Wellbeing helps businesses understand addiction-related behaviours and the risks they pose. We support employers to raise awareness, spot early warning signs, and embed effective risk mitigation and support within existing workplace policies and wellbeing programmes. For Employees Raising awareness to reduce stigma around addiction in all its forms — including alcohol, substance, and behavioural addictions such as gambling, day trading, Crypto and gaming-related harms. We help employees recognise concerning behaviours and access appropriate support. Addiction is complex, with each individual having unique triggers and motivations. In the workplace, its effects can be significant — impacting productivity, attendance, safety, team dynamics, and employee wellbeing. Addiction can affect not only the individual but also colleagues, managers, and the wider organisational culture, making early awareness and supportive interventions essential.