Working for a drinks company – The Diageo Employee Alcohol Policy
No matter where in the world you go, most people will have heard of at least some of our most famous brand names. Many will be curious to know whether working for the drinks industry affects your personal attitudes to drinking – whether you drink, how much, and how often. Some may also wonder what the company expects of you, what standards are set when it comes to defining appropriate drinking behaviour. All will gain an impression of the sort of company you work for by listening to what you say about its brands and by observing how you behave.
The Diageo Employee Alcohol Policy defines appropriate behaviour and covers topics such as alcohol and the workplace, drinking and driving, enforcement and problem drinking.
We are committed to ensuring that our employees understand the nature and effects of alcohol. We also believe that our employees are our ambassadors and can enhance our reputation by showing a responsible attitude to drinking.
All company bar staff are trained in responsible - server skills, are familiar with the Employee Alcohol Policy and ensure that our bars provide non-alcoholic drinks. They are trained to prevent irresponsible drinking activity, such as drinking games, and for example, make taxi numbers available for employees’ travel home.
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