Conversations on the Creative Economy presented by the Strommen Center for
Meaningful Work at Augsburg College in association with Minnesota Public Radio
NOVEMBER 15, 2016 | 8-9:30 AM HOVERSTEN CHAPEL
This presentation is FREE and open to the public. GET TICKETS
http://www.augsburg.edu/corporatefoundation/2016/10/25/conversations-on-the-creative-economy/
Professionals in recovery often hide their recovery because of a stigma that
their addiction makes them weak or untrustworthy. In reality, these
professionals have proven strength and grit in the face of extreme adversity.
This stigma creates barriers to career advancement and belonging. Professionals
in recovery face an additional challenge when they work in careers where
relationship-building among colleagues, business, and networking is often
accompanied by alcohol or a “happy hour” environment.
More than 11% of full-time workers face alcohol-related issues in a given year,
and employers incur a cost of approximately $1,700 a year for each employee
with an untreated drug and alcohol addiction. Corporate leaders can support the
health and well-being of their employees, and save money, by acknowledging the
detrimental affects of a culture of alcohol within their organization.
Supporting employees in recovery benefits employees as well as the companies
who recognize the effects of a culture of alcohol in business.
Join Chris Farrell from MPR as he interviews leaders working on changing the
culture of alcohol in business and eliminating the stigma faced by
professionals in recovery.