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A Puff A Day Keeps The Boss Angry

Is there an answer to the question of if an employee that smokes is less productive than a non-smoking employee? 

With the amount of smoking breaks taken throughout a day, it’s hard to think otherwise.  I’ve also heard the other side of the story where the smoker says the non-smokers spend just as much time complaining about the smoker being on break, so they must be even.    

 

Take a look at this graph, you can decide for yourself.

 

Reason for Excess Cost Cost Per Smoker Per Year Source of Information
Excess Medical Expenditures $2295 CDC
Smoking-attributable mortality $206 MMWR
Missed Work Days due to Sickness $466 JOEM
Smoking Breaks $2574 EPIC/MRI
Worker’s Comp $176 JOEM
TOTAL EXCESS COST PER SMOKER PER YEAR = $5,717

 

Posted January 4th, 2008 by admin - Posted in Health, Human Resources, Productivity, Workers' Comp | |

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  1. anonymous said,

    on January 7th, 2008 at 4:41 pm

    It’s time to give up the cancer sticks. I say, save a lung and keep some money in your pocket and if you are vain, it makes you old. There are no positives for smoking, so please quit, as we all want you healthy. If you are stressed out there are alternative stress relievers out there if you look. I found mine. I hope you find yours. I know it is not easy, so good luck in the New Year.

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