Is it okay to drink alcohol during work hours?

Five experts weigh in with their takes on drinking alcohol on the job ranging from cautious acceptance to zero tolerance.

If it doesn’t affect your job performance, is it okay to imbibe while on the job? In today’s evolving work culture, the question of whether it’s acceptable to drink alcohol during work hours is more pertinent than ever. To unpack this hot-button topic, we gathered opinions from five experts that range from cautious acceptance to zero tolerance. Let’s explore the unspoken rules and potential impacts of drinking alcohol during work hours on professionalism.