Smoking In the Workplace

1. Smoking In the Workplace • Sample comprised of 270 randomly selected HR professionals. • Analyzing 270 out of 2113 emails sent; 2051 received (response rate = 13%). • Survey fielded December 7 – 13, 2004; presentation generated on December 14, 2004. • Margin of error is +/- 6.0%.

2. Some organizations are taking steps to reduce their health care costs by targeting smoking behaviors. Does your organization do any of the following? (Check all that apply.)

3. Some organizations are taking steps to reduce their health care costs by targeting smoking behaviors. Does your organization do any of the following? (Check all that apply.)

4. Open-ended responses for “Other” option • Gather information at Benefit enrollment meetings to consider cessation program • The cessation program is through our EAP • Nothing stated or written about smokers • Consumer driver health care coverage with Destiny provides points for quitting - points are redeemable for prizes or additional funds into the PMF • Smoking has not been the target of any differentiation treatment at our workplace • We have no policies in place, it's a problem for the nonsmokers • Smoking is banned in corporate office but field offices are allowed to smoke outside. • Charge higher optional life premiums for smokers • We offer a credit to non-tobacco users and we just put in ONE designated area for smoking outside rather than allowing smoking in their cars • Promotes itself as a smoke free environment • Health education forums and literature • Flexible credits for benefits • Health Risks are often listed in our Wellness Program • This is very intrusive. Should companies consider obesity in managing health care costs and have a formal policy against hiring overweight people. Should companies limit food breaks or inquire about eating habits during an interview. • Fitness program provides points (awards for quitting)