Motivational Speaker Carole Spiers Says ‘Employers Must Act Now To Prevent Gambling At Work Spiralling Out Of Control’
If you are an employer it’s important to be on the lookout for any employees who may be developing a gambling habit, especially because – as with other forms of addiction – once established it can be far more difficult to break.
How Do You Know If You Have A Problem?
“Among the clearest indications of a serious gambling problem are borrowing money to gamble or pay off debts; any effort to conceal gambling (as this implies guilt that there is a problem); and the amount of leisure time devoted to gambling,” explains Business Stress Consultant Carole Spiers.
“Pre-internet, compulsive gamblers might have had poor attendance records due to their gambling, but it may now be necessary to look for subtler signs such as only having half their mind on their job; appearing withdrawn and less of a team player; secrecy; reduced productivity; irregular time-keeping or general capability issues.”
The importance of dealing with gambling before it takes hold is highlighted by research showing that by the time most compulsive gamblers seek help, they are hugely in debt and their family life is a shambles. Around 80% seriously consider suicide, and up to 20% attempt or succeed in killing themselves.
Three studies of Gamblers Anonymous members and others in treatment found that roughly two-thirds admitted to committing crimes or fraud to finance their gambling; while in another study, 47% of the Gamblers Anonymous members surveyed admitted to engaging in some form of insurance fraud, embezzlement or arson.
The Solution From The Carole Spiers Group
To help employers deal with these issues, Carole Spiers Group operates a nationwide network of fully trained counsellors, capable of providing specialist advice on the best ways of tackling gambling addiction.
If you’re concerned that some of your employees may be experiencing problems due to gambling or to receive our free fact sheet, contact us at info@carolespiersgroup.com.
For more information on CSG’s nationwide network of fully trained counsellors, click here
http://www.carolespiersgroup.co.uk/counselling.html
Carole Spiers is Motivational Speaker and founder of Carole Spiers Group, one of the UKs leading stress management consultancies, whose psychological insights have improved productivity for clients such as Sainsbury’s, Unilever, the Bank of England and many others. www.carolespiersgroup.com gives authoritative advice on both the human and the legal aspects of workplace stress, including workplace bullying, violence, post-trauma, redundancy, absenteeism and stalled negotiations.
Their publications and sales CDs have been sold globally. To sign up for their FREE stress management updates and stress tips – click http://tinyurl.com/zxbgo or for more information email info@carolespiersgroup.com or telephone +44 (0) 29 8954 1593
How Do You Know If You Have A Problem?
“Among the clearest indications of a serious gambling problem are borrowing money to gamble or pay off debts; any effort to conceal gambling (as this implies guilt that there is a problem); and the amount of leisure time devoted to gambling,” explains Business Stress Consultant Carole Spiers.
“Pre-internet, compulsive gamblers might have had poor attendance records due to their gambling, but it may now be necessary to look for subtler signs such as only having half their mind on their job; appearing withdrawn and less of a team player; secrecy; reduced productivity; irregular time-keeping or general capability issues.”
The importance of dealing with gambling before it takes hold is highlighted by research showing that by the time most compulsive gamblers seek help, they are hugely in debt and their family life is a shambles. Around 80% seriously consider suicide, and up to 20% attempt or succeed in killing themselves.
Three studies of Gamblers Anonymous members and others in treatment found that roughly two-thirds admitted to committing crimes or fraud to finance their gambling; while in another study, 47% of the Gamblers Anonymous members surveyed admitted to engaging in some form of insurance fraud, embezzlement or arson.
The Solution From The Carole Spiers Group
To help employers deal with these issues, Carole Spiers Group operates a nationwide network of fully trained counsellors, capable of providing specialist advice on the best ways of tackling gambling addiction.
If you’re concerned that some of your employees may be experiencing problems due to gambling or to receive our free fact sheet, contact us at info@carolespiersgroup.com.
For more information on CSG’s nationwide network of fully trained counsellors, click here
http://www.carolespiersgroup.co.uk/counselling.html
Carole Spiers is Motivational Speaker and founder of Carole Spiers Group, one of the UKs leading stress management consultancies, whose psychological insights have improved productivity for clients such as Sainsbury’s, Unilever, the Bank of England and many others. www.carolespiersgroup.com gives authoritative advice on both the human and the legal aspects of workplace stress, including workplace bullying, violence, post-trauma, redundancy, absenteeism and stalled negotiations.
Their publications and sales CDs have been sold globally. To sign up for their FREE stress management updates and stress tips – click http://tinyurl.com/zxbgo or for more information email info@carolespiersgroup.com or telephone +44 (0) 29 8954 1593
posted by Carole Spiers @ Saturday, February 10, 2007
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