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Smokers are killing for your business

Did you know that...

... a full-time smoking employee takes an average of 2 x 15-minute extra breaks every day? That adds up to about 15 working days per year! You could say that a smoking colleague is taking the equivalent of 3 extra weeks of paid vacation.

And it’s not just these extra smoke breaks that are a burden for employers. What about employees who smoke right next to the company entrance? Not exactly the best representation, of course...

It’s also a fact that smoking colleagues are sick more often than non-smokers. As a result, the workload often falls on the shoulders of non-smoking colleagues.

In short: it’s very healthy for your business to create a smoke-free workplace. Join Stoptober as a company. Promote this national campaign to all your employees and make sure that smokers don’t touch a cigarette for the entire month of October. Mutual support and quitting together increases the chance of overcoming the addiction. Visit www.bedrijven.stoptober.nl.

At De Verzuimmakelaar, we like to take this even further. We think differently and encourage “starting to live healthier.” A life in which we can breathe more easily, taste more, smell more—in short, a better and even longer life.

If you focus positively on what you want to achieve, your chances of success are much greater. How do you approach this within your organization?

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De Verzuimmakelaar Tips at a Glance:

  • Support employees who want to quit smoking. Employees who do not smoke often remain healthier and more employable.

  • Support for quitting smoking is covered by basic health insurance.

  • Ensure you have a clear smoking policy. If you include it in a broader health and safety policy, it is possible to implement a total smoking ban.

  • Establish clear guidelines regarding the consequences employees can expect if they violate the rules. Be strict and consistent in enforcing the smoking policy. The penalty should be determined on a case-by-case basis.

  • If you have any questions, please contact us. We can help you draw up a smoking policy that suits your organization.