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Human resources are vital to the success of breweries of all sizes. From recruiting, hiring, training and retaining your work force, to employee engagement, and even succession planning, the resources in this section will help you to establish standards for your brewery in this uniquely challenging industry.

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Recognizing Substance Use Disorder in the Craft Beer Industry brewery fermentors educational resource recognizing substance abuse x

Recognizing Substance Use Disorder in the Craft Beer Industry

In this guide, we discuss what Substance Use Disorder is, the warning signs, ADA considerations, how to approach challenging conversations on the topic, and available resources to share with your team.Read More

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Human Resources Partner

Holly Haslam recently joined the Brewers Association as the Human Resources (HR) Partner. Originally from the Great Beer State of Michigan, she moved to Colorado in 2019 with her husband and dog. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Substance Abuse Prevention, Education, and Treatment from Central Michigan University, she went on to pursue her Master's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resource Management at the University of Northern Colorado. Additionally, Holly volunteers her time with the Boulder Area HR Association (BAHRA) as their Vice President of Programming. With experience introducing HR functions, employee engagement initiatives, and training and advancement programs to companies, she specializes in helping small organizations build systems that aid in employee professional development and retention. Holly utilizes the insight and experience she has gained working within small organizations to equip breweries with the knowledge and resources needed to take care of their most valuable assets—their people!

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Guide to Managing Relationships in the Workplace, Part 1: Romantic Relationships

In this guide, we cover legal, human resources, policy, and personal considerations and strategies for mitigating the risks involved in managing romantic relationships in the workplace.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Brewers Association Human Resources (HR) Committee seeks to provide our members with the tools needed to develop compliant HR strategies while building and maintaining stronger relationships with the teams they serve. Additionally, it is the goal of the HR Committee to bridge the gap between HR representatives, organizations, and the brewing community to promote open and honest communication leading to employee and organizational well-being.

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The Burden of Burnout
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The Burden of Burnout

Katie Muggli

Many managers, leaders, or owners choose to ignore burnout and let it slowly chip away at the mental and physical health of their people. But burnout doesn’t exist in a vacuum.

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The Taprooms Committee Discusses Time-Off Requests and Scheduling

The Taprooms Committee talks schedule management and team attendance, especially as it relates to part-time and front-of-house staff.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Taprooms Committee's main objective is to foster the sharing of resources and ideas between taproom class breweries. As taproom brewery revenue is generated mainly from onsite sales, the committee’s job is to create resources that help breweries find ways to get customers to come to the taproom, stay a while, and keep coming back.

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5-Steps for Preventing Ladder Injuries in the Brewery

This BA safety resource provides information and tools for keeping employees safe when using and working around ladders in the brewery.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Safety Subcommittee increases safety awareness of Brewers Association members with the goals of minimizing risk and preventing harm to people, products, and facilities.

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Engagement with Beer

Tips for engaging customers in a meaningful sensory experience with your beers through staff training, events, and knowledge sharing.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Taprooms Committee's main objective is to foster the sharing of resources and ideas between taproom class breweries. As taproom brewery revenue is generated mainly from onsite sales, the committee’s job is to create resources that help breweries find ways to get customers to come to the taproom, stay a while, and keep coming back.

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Engagement with Front-of-House Staff

Guidance on building a taproom staff and brewery experience to engage customers and keep them coming back for more.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Taprooms Committee's main objective is to foster the sharing of resources and ideas between taproom class breweries. As taproom brewery revenue is generated mainly from onsite sales, the committee’s job is to create resources that help breweries find ways to get customers to come to the taproom, stay a while, and keep coming back.

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Addressing Reproductive Rights FAQ

For breweries wanting to address the topic of reproductive rights, this document provides guidance for frequently asked questions.Read More

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Human Resources Partner

Holly Haslam recently joined the Brewers Association as the Human Resources (HR) Partner. Originally from the Great Beer State of Michigan, she moved to Colorado in 2019 with her husband and dog. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Substance Abuse Prevention, Education, and Treatment from Central Michigan University, she went on to pursue her Master's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resource Management at the University of Northern Colorado. Additionally, Holly volunteers her time with the Boulder Area HR Association (BAHRA) as their Vice President of Programming. With experience introducing HR functions, employee engagement initiatives, and training and advancement programs to companies, she specializes in helping small organizations build systems that aid in employee professional development and retention. Holly utilizes the insight and experience she has gained working within small organizations to equip breweries with the knowledge and resources needed to take care of their most valuable assets—their people!

See Holly Haslam's Articles
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