You can’t be alcohol-friendly without being people-friendly
12 Oct 2022
In case you haven't heard, recently - there was a road accident in Tanjong Pagar that took the lives of five people. Investigation revealed that the driver's blood alcohol level was above the legal limit. Unfortunately, this wasn't a one-off situation. Just last year alone, "1,000 people were caught by the traffic police for drunken driving in the first nine months."
What can it be attributed to?
Is drinking alcohol the sole reason? Is it so wrong to want a night out to loosen up a bit?
Well, the truth is that often the fault isn't that people are consuming alcohol. It's that sometimes, they seem to be doing so irresponsibly and putting themselves and others in a dangerous situation in the process. As you may know, alcohol-related problems like complete intoxication, underage drinking, and drunk driving are major issues that affect individuals and society -at large. However, it's not just the responsibility of individuals or policymakers to commit to creating a safe environment wherever alcohol is consumed on the premises. So, it's also the duty of establishments like restaurants, bars, nightclubs, resorts, and hotels.
Such places are apt for people to create good memories. There's a nice conversation, some good music, a few dance moves, and amazing food. Unfortunately, this very scenario can turn sour when alcohol is misused.
CALI | PEN & INC - Where customer safety is a top priority
At NJ Group, we take great pride in giving people a place where they can truly relish great food. We want them to feel completely at home - and this means we want them to feel safe too - especially in our establishments where alcohol is served. So, we will always go all out to make sure our staff members are concerned and extraordinarily prepared to ensure the safety and well-being of customers. It's why our staff underwent the TIPS®' skills-based training program to enable "responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol."
TIPS®, a global leader in education and training, conducts this program to prevent severe intoxication, underage drinking and drunk driving issues. For three decades, TIPS has certified over 3.5 million participants in over 40 different countries. From the point of view of the establishments, it goes a long way to help safeguard them against litigations and insurance issues. It's also important to note that liquor boards and government authorities are favourable towards establishments that have undergone the TIPS program.
So, all the bartenders and servers who work for NJ brands are equipped to deal with underage drinking and drunk driving in a responsible manner while reducing the occurrence of alcohol-related incidents.
Why bridge gaps between responsible drinking & customer safety
- It creates a proactive strategy to prevent alcohol misuse
- It offers insights on how to control a volatile environment
- It helps identifies the signs of intoxication before trouble starts
- It shows customers that you care about creating a safe and positive environment
- It creates a stronger bond between local businesses and communities
Whenever guests and customers walk through the doors of our alcohol-friendly brands, our focus in ensuring that when they walk out - there's a beaming smile on their faces. Of course, a very integral part of this is to go the extra mile to take care of you, no matter the situation.
