Joining the Safe Bars P.A.C.T. Initiative is for those who want to take a bold, proactive stance for safe and respectful work and drinking spaces.
The Safe Bars P.A.C.T. (Promise of Awareness, Compassion, and Trust) is a code of conduct for professional beverage organizations, trade associations, and non-professional beverage groups to sign and commit to.
Adopting the P.A.C.T. and enrolling your organization in Safe Bars Certification Training shows an ethical and fiscal commitment that benefits your team, your customers and your business.
Ready to take action? Follow these simple steps
Fill out the form below to show your commitment to the Safe Bars P.A.C.T. and receive a copy for your organization
Share the P.A.C.T. with your team and encourage everyone to sign the document as proof of commitment and understanding
Register with Safe Bars to get your organization officially Safe Bars Certified
Broadcast your commitment to the public with an Official Safe Bars Certification Seal and marketing assets
All signups may be contacted by Safe Bars, Craft Beer Professionals, Not Your Hobby Marketing Solutions, Dana Kaluzny | Social Impact Projects, and Lady Justice Brewing.
What’s the result of ignoring this problem?
volatile workspaces - increased employee absences - litigation expenses - lower productivity of team members - damaged mental & physical health - tarnished public reputations - customer boycotts - toxic company cultures - low team morale - decreased sales - increased turnover
Why sign the P.a.c.t.?
Signing up for the Safe Bars P.A.C.T. Initiative shows your commitment to creating safer and more respectful workspaces. It’s more than just a post on social media or a statement on your website. Adopting the P.A.C.T. means you are pledging to take action to prevent gender-based harassment and other violence within your organizational culture.
Why you need a code of conduct
A well-written code of conduct clarifies an organization's values and principles, linking them with standards of professional conduct, and helps to shape desired behaviors.
A code is a central guide and reference for employees to support day-to-day decision-making. A code encourages discussions of ethics and compliance, empowering employees to handle ethical dilemmas they encounter in everyday work.
Why this needs to be addressed
According to a 2017 study of hospitality workers by Hospitality Magazine:
87% reported experiencing sexist comments
85% reported comments on their body
84% reported sexual innuendo/insinuations
73% reported unwanted sexual advances
69% reported being touched inappropriately
49% reported being bullied
19% reported being sexually assaulted
why you need training
The beverage alcohol industry is more prone to instances of gender-based harassment and violence because of…
unusual operating hours - high concentration of young staffers - alcohol can impair judgment - the staff works in close proximity to patrons - cultural norms laden with sexual inuendos - performance compensation based on tips or commission
fund your training
Safe Bars Certification is priced on a sliding scale based on the size of your organization. Need help funding your Safe Bars Certification training? Learn how to create and produce a beverage to help pay for your certification.