This is all so important, Jessa! Thank you for writing this. Have you connected with Heather Lowe from Ditched the Drink? She is a loud advocate for alcohol-safe / alcohol-free workplaces.
Taking it one step further, the policy component should be one of inclusivity. One negative experience I have with workplace social events or even industry social events is the lack of thought to 'fun NA options'.
You talked about creating a mindful culture in the hospitality industry earlier this year - the same type of mindfulness should be made aware to anyone creating social events in work / professional environments (callback to https://jessafrances.substack.com/p/creating-a-mindful-drinking-culture)
ABSOLUTELY, Ed! Providing inclusive options that are just as elevated as their alcoholic counterparts is essential to any social event in, out, and around the workplace.
This is all so important, Jessa! Thank you for writing this. Have you connected with Heather Lowe from Ditched the Drink? She is a loud advocate for alcohol-safe / alcohol-free workplaces.
I just connected! Thank you!! Adore you always, Laura!
It's a great topic, for sure.
Taking it one step further, the policy component should be one of inclusivity. One negative experience I have with workplace social events or even industry social events is the lack of thought to 'fun NA options'.
You talked about creating a mindful culture in the hospitality industry earlier this year - the same type of mindfulness should be made aware to anyone creating social events in work / professional environments (callback to https://jessafrances.substack.com/p/creating-a-mindful-drinking-culture)
ABSOLUTELY, Ed! Providing inclusive options that are just as elevated as their alcoholic counterparts is essential to any social event in, out, and around the workplace.