Dry January moves from personal reset to workplace issue

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  • Key Insight: Discover how Dry January reframes alcohol pauses into broader workplace well-being strategy.  
  • What’s at Stake: Persisting office drinking norms threaten inclusion, productivity, and burnout mitigation.  
  • Supporting Data: Millions of Americans participate in 30-day alcohol pauses each January.  
  • Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

As millions of Americans swear off alcohol during Dry January, the monthlong reset has evolved beyond a personal New Year’s resolution into a broader conversation about health, work culture and well-being. 

Jimmy Nesbitt
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Jimmy Nesbitt is a reporter at Employee Benefit News, where he covers the evolving landscape of workplace benefits, healthcare, retirement, financial wellness and related policy issues. His career … Read full bio


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