Non-smoking companies: a winning solution for health and productivity
Smoking at work, a costly and harmful scourge for companies
Cigarette breaks, although inherent to certain work environments, have major consequences for productivity, employee health and company finances. Today, many companies are realizing the importance of promoting a smoke-free environment and supporting their employees in their efforts to quit smoking. Among innovative solutions, the MyLaserTabac method, based on laser technology, offers a rapid and effective response to help employees free themselves from their addiction.
The real cost of smoking for a company
A company smoker is not just a question of personal health, it's also a major financial issue. Let's take a concrete example:
- An employee who smokes 10 cigarettes a day on the job takes an average of 10 10-minute breaks.
- If this employee works 220 days a year, that's 2200 breaks, or 220 working hours lost.
With an average hourly cost of 20 euros (salary, including charges), this amounts to a loss of 4,400 euros a year for a single employee. Now, multiply that figure by the number of smokers in the company: the financial impact quickly becomes colossal.
What’s more, each cigarette break often attracts other employees, increasing the loss of productivity.
A healthy work environment:
the benefits of a non-smoking company
Productivity improvement
By reducing the number of cigarette breaks, employees spend more time concentrating on their tasks. A non-smoking company also reduces interruptions caused by the need to go back and forth to smoke.
Reducing absenteeism-related costs
Smokers are more likely to suffer from smoking-related illnesses, leading to more frequent sick leave. By helping employees to stop smoking, the company reduces these absences and the associated costs.
A pleasant, healthy working environment
A smoke-free environment improves air quality and protects non-smokers from passive smoking. It also reinforces the company’s positive image with employees and visitors.
A rewarding CSR approach
By actively supporting the health of its employees, a company reinforces its commitment to social responsibility and the environment.
Legal obligations regarding smoking in the workplace
In France, smoking has been banned by law in public places and enclosed and covered workplaces since 2007. This ban also extends to vaping in certain areas.
What is MyLaserTabac?
Why choose MyLaserTabac for your employees?
- Proven efficacy
A single session is all it takes to achieve significant results, with a high success rate. - A follow-up guarantee
MyLaserTabac offers a 12-month guarantee in the event of relapse, providing long-term support. - A profitable investment
The cost of a session is minimal compared to the savings made on productivity and sick leave. - A tailor-made partnership
Companies can work with MyLaserTabac to organize sessions directly on their premises, or offer vouchers to their employees to visit one of the many centers in France and Europe.
The impact of a non-smoking company on team cohesion
A non-smoking environment also promotes better team dynamics. Long breaks for smokers can sometimes create tensions with non-smokers, who feel less privileged. By supporting all employees in their quitting process, the company fosters a culture of equality and collective well-being.
A case in point: the positive impact for an employer
Let’s take the example of a company with 50 employees, 10 of whom are smokers. By offering a MyLaserTabac session to each of these employees at a cost of 190 euros per person:
- The total cost is 1,900 euros.
- In comparison, cigarette breaks for these 10 employees cost an average of 44,000 euros a year.
By investing in MyLaserTabac, employers not only save money, they also boost productivity and well-being within the company.
Adopting a non-smoking company policy is a worthwhile investment
Adopting a non-smoking corporate policy is a worthwhile investment for any employer concerned about the productivity, health and cohesion of its teams. With MyLaserTabac, you can offer your employees an effective, quick and painless solution to their tobacco addiction.
Take the first step today and discover how this approach can transform your business and improve the day-to-day lives of your teams. Contact us now for more information and to arrange sessions at your premises or at one of our partner centers.
