HR: Leading People, Leading Organizations © 2006 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: November 8, 2006 Drinking Alcohol at Work-related Events Sample comprised of 505 randomly selected HR professionals. Analyzing 505 responses of s sent, s were received (response rate = 20%). Survey fielded November 8 – November 14, 2006; presentation generated on November 16, Margin of error is +/- 5%. Note: The number of respondents to each question is indicated by “n” in figures.

HR: Leading People, Leading Organizations © 2006 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: November 8, 2006 Does your organization have a formal (written) or informal policy addressing drinking alcohol at work-related events (e.g., lunch with co-worker, company events, job interview over lunch or dinner, happy hour, dinner with client, etc.)? n=483 Note: Percentage may not total 100% due to rounding. Excludes respondent who answered don’t know.

HR: Leading People, Leading Organizations © 2006 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: November 8, 2006 Does your organization have a formal (written) or informal policy addressing drinking alcohol at work- related events (e.g., lunch with co-worker, company events, job interview over lunch or dinner, happy hour, dinner with client, etc.)? ChoiceCountPercentage Answered Yes, we have a formal policy15031% Yes, we have an informal policy12927% No, but my organization plans to create a policy within the next 12 months 235% No, my organization has no plans to create a policy18138%

HR: Leading People, Leading Organizations © 2006 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: November 8, 2006 Acceptability of drinking alcohol at work-related events in the past 24 months n=483

HR: Leading People, Leading Organizations © 2006 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: November 8, 2006 Acceptability of drinking alcohol at work-related events in the past 24 months ChoiceCountPercentage Answered More acceptable133% Less acceptable5812% Remained at the same level of acceptability39885%

HR: Leading People, Leading Organizations © 2006 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: November 8, 2006 Which of the following work-related events is drinking alcohol accepted at your organization? Note: Percentage does not total 100% as multiple responses were allowed. n=501

HR: Leading People, Leading Organizations © 2006 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: November 8, 2006 Which of the following work-related events is drinking alcohol accepted at your organization? ChoicePercent of Cases Holiday party70% Meal with a client/customer (e.g., lunch, dinner, etc)40% Retirement party32% Celebration of company milestone28% Meal with a co-worker (e.g., lunch, dinner, etc)22% None14% Meal between a supervisor and subordinate9% Happy hour after work6% Company picnic5% Employee recognition/service award5% Meal during a job interview4% Company sponsored events2% Conferences2%

HR: Leading People, Leading Organizations © 2006 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: November 8, 2006 In the past 24 months, has any employee in your organization been disciplined because of drinking alcohol at a work-related event? Note: Excludes respondent who answered don’t know. n=453

HR: Leading People, Leading Organizations © 2006 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: November 8, 2006 In the past 24 months, has any employee in your organization been disciplined because of drinking alcohol at a work-related event? ChoiceCountPercentage Answered Yes, this often occurs51% Yes, but this rarely occurs5913% No38986%