Episode 86 of Building Knowledge with the Building and Realty Institute (BRI) focused on problem gambling among employees and what employers need to know to effectively address these situations. The featured guest was Leilani Yizar-Reid, Team Leader at the Mid-Hudson Problem Gambling Resource Center. A returning guest, Yizar-Reid has previously appeared on Building Knowledge and on BRI’s former radio programs.

Topics explored in this episode included:

1. The warning signs employers should watch for when suspecting an employee may be struggling with gambling issues
2. How to appropriately approach an employee with concerns about potential gambling problems
3. Ways businesses can support employees dealing with gambling-related challenges
4. Whether current economic stressors and high living costs are contributing to an increase in employee gambling
5. Other common factors that lead employees to turn to gambling
6. The impact of employee gambling on workplace productivity and business operations
7. Data highlighting the age groups most affected by problem gambling
8. Support programs available through the Mid-Hudson Problem Gambling Resource Center for employees
9. Employer-focused resources and trainings provided by the Center to help navigate workplace gambling concerns