In an effort to provide a safe and healthy environment, workplaces are encouraged to support their employees in living tobacco free.

Studies indicate that there are many benefits to helping employees quit smoking such as:

• Improved employee health: employee health is an invaluable resource.  Investing in employee health is beneficial as a healthy staff is a very important asset.
• Increased productivity: non-smokers take fewer sick days and fewer breaks.
• Enhanced job satisfaction: when employees are healthy, there is an improvement in their morale and overall quality of work.
• Better corporate image: employers who offer cessation support show they care about their employees’ health and well being.  It also portrays a positive corporate image.

The Smokers’ Helpline offers a variety of programs and services for workplaces, including:

• Tobacco cessation counseling available over-the-phone, or through online, email, text messages or web app
• Group counselling programs (connect with the Helpline to discuss on-site or webinar options)
• Resource materials
• Workplace Smokers’ Helpline Referral Program
• Information sessions
• Presentations
• Display booths
• Training opportunities

The Smokers’ Helpline can also provide assistance in the development and implementation of Smoke-Free Policies and Programs. 

Here are some suggestions for ways that your workplace can promote quit-smoking supports in the workplace:

• Inform employees about the advantages of living smoke free.
• Utilize workplace communication tools such as social media, email/intranet, information booth displays, employee health and wellness fairs,  newletters, bulletin boards and mailouts.
• It is beneficial to have a designated person in the workplace who oversees quit-smoking programs and initiatives.  For ex., this may be: Occupation Health Nurses,  Employee Assistance Program Coordinators,  Occupational Health and Safety Committee Members, Wellness Consultants, Human Resources Advisors, Health and Wellness Educators, Union Representatives, or any other leader with an interest in promoting wellness and tobacco cessation.