Alcohol consumption is associated with a range of negative outcomes for the workplace, including accidents, injuries, absenteeism and low productivity. Alcohol consumption is associated with a range of negative outcomes for the workplace, including accidents, injuries, absenteeism and low productivity. In 2022/23, the annual cost of alcohol to workplaces was estimated to be $4.5 billion.

In addition, a range of other alcohol-related costs are likely to affect businesses, such as presenteeism (when employees are present at work but their productivity is impaired), turnover costs (costs associated with replacing those who leave), implementing drug testing, and employee wellbeing costs (e.g., providing counselling services).