The corporate risk of workaholism is an underestimated risk in business and personnel management that can develop into an existential threat to a company. This empirical study is the first to survey workaholics in the German-speaking region about signs of work addiction and their impacts on businesses. The author also examines the organizational conditions that influence the illness. A derived risk analysis highlights the risk potential of workaholism and its management challenges. The practice-oriented action guide presents ways to identify workaholics and provides pragmatic recommendations for leaders. Thus, the phenomenon of workaholism becomes tangible in everyday business life.