HR Third Party Resources

There are many excellent organizations that specialize in helping navigate HR issues that may arise including sexual harassment, addiction, alcoholism and mental health issues. Below you’ll find a list of third party resources that provide expertise to help you navigate these sensitive and very important HR issues.

Zywave

Zywave is a comprehensive Human Capital Management (HCM) platform offering Human Resources, Compliance, and Risk Management content and solutions. Zywave is now available, free of charge, to all Brewers Association members. Login to Zywave with your BrewersAssociatin.org member credentials.

Craft Beer HR Group

The Craft Beer HR group is an independent group comprised of 100+ HR professionals at 80+ craft breweries. The group connects industry HR practitioners to discuss some of the unique challenges facing small and independent craft breweries. Today, the group hosts an annual summit, collaborates with the Brewers Association on an industry-specific compensation and benefits survey, and serves as a network to answer common HR questions related to the brewing industry. To request membership, email emily@halfacrebeer.com.

Infinite Ingredient

Infinite Ingredient introduces the Workplace Wellbeing Portal, a confidential digital platform in collaboration with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, providing eligible craft brewery employees with resources and support for substance use disorder and mental health challenges. Eligible employees can access personalized assessments and recommendations at infiniteingredient.org/wellbeingportal.

myHRcounsel

myHRcounsel offers flat-rate monthly memberships providing HR and legal services to organizations. Brewers Association members have access to discounted services including unlimited 24/7 HR and employment law advice from licensed employment attorneys, access to legal checklists and updates, hundreds of employment law documents and templates, a state-specific employee handbook drafted by an attorney, and legal review of employment documents. Visit myhrcounsel.com/brewers-association.

WeVow

The Brewers Association has partnered with WeVow to help give BA members the tools to proactively address sexual harassment, while also offering resources and support for anyone who experiences it. As a benefit of BA membership, members receive 50% off for the lifetime of their WeVow membership.

Contact: Schedule a call.

#NotMe: Create a Speak-Up Culture. For real.

#NotMe is the misconduct reporting platform designed from the ground up to support employees in raising any concerns, and employers who want to listen, respond, and more effectively prevent all forms of misconduct. Thank you to all those breweries across the nation who have already subscribed to #NotMe and helped make the industry safer and better for all.
Brewers Association members are eligible for a 20% discount on #NotMe subscription with discount code BAMEMBER.

Contact: Request a demo.

Ethena

Ethena offers a variety of compliance training options to arm your team with the tools needed to navigate tricky situations and contribute to an ethical and inclusive team. With an easy-to-use platform, Ethena offers employers the ability to assign training based on employee demographic data (level, location, etc.), and their employer dashboard makes it easy to confirm that assigned training has been completed. Visit Ethena’s website and use code BREWERS10 to receive 10% off.

Other Organizations and Agencies

Society for Human Resource Management

This is the widely-accepted certifying body for human resource professionals. There is a fee for membership and anyone can join.

Contact: 800.283.SHRM (7476)

Employee Assistance Programs

Employee assistance programs (EAP) are a way for employers to help employees who are experiencing personal issues like alcohol or substance abuse. Many EAPs now cover a broad range of issues and extend to an employee’s family. Many insurers offer affordable employee assistance programs as add-ons to your existing insurance. Ask your insurance provider for more details. Learn more about EAPs.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

The EEOC provides a wide range of resources to both help you understand the law and to create a workplace free of harassment. In 2016, the EEOC published an extensive study on harassmentOpens in new window in the workplace, including statistics and guidance on bystander and civility trainingOpens in new window which show signs of being the two most effective methods of training.

Contact: (202) 663-4691

Equal Rights Advocates

Equal Rights Advocates protects and expands economic and educational access and opportunities for women and girls.

Contact: 415.621.0672

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

SAMHSA is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.

Contact: 1.800.662.HELP (4357)