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Incentives to stop workplace smoking [duplicate]
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An employee takes smoking breaks at work and I would prefer if they didn't. One concern is that they are asthmatic and this cannot be helping their health situation. Is there any legitimate incentive I can offer to stop them smoking?
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An employee takes smoking breaks at work and I would prefer if they didn't. One concern is that they are asthmatic and this cannot be helping their health situation. Is there any legitimate incentive I can offer to stop them smoking?
smoking
asked May 11 '16 at 8:08
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Is their health the only reason you want them to stop smoking. If so, don't get involved with him. You're not responsible for their decision to smoke and it probably comes across really pushy if you go on and urge people to stop smoking because you're considered for their health. "It's not good for you, you know!"
– Sabine
May 11 '16 at 8:17
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if you got the power make the break area smoke free if applicable. In General where is he Smoking?
– Raoul Mensink
May 11 '16 at 8:25
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It's not your prerogative. If you're the manager or the employee's boss AND the employee is smoking where it's forbidden, then you could intervene. Otherwise move on.
– cst1992
May 11 '16 at 8:42
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You're not his dad/mom. If he isn't smoking where it is forbidden AND inside the company, it's none of you business.
– GustavoMP
May 11 '16 at 12:29
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@JoeStrazzere: A manager talking about an employee's health issue (unless it is directly affecting their work) is a very questionable area. I would stay away from that.
– Martin York
May 11 '16 at 14:29
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How to make employees stop smoking at work, in a creative way!
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An employee takes smoking breaks at work and I would prefer if they didn't. One concern is that they are asthmatic and this cannot be helping their health situation. Is there any legitimate incentive I can offer to stop them smoking?
smoking
asked May 11 '16 at 8:08
Beerhunter
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This question already has an answer here:
How to make employees stop smoking at work, in a creative way!
6 answers
An employee takes smoking breaks at work and I would prefer if they didn't. One concern is that they are asthmatic and this cannot be helping their health situation. Is there any legitimate incentive I can offer to stop them smoking?
This question already has an answer here:
How to make employees stop smoking at work, in a creative way!
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Is their health the only reason you want them to stop smoking. If so, don't get involved with him. You're not responsible for their decision to smoke and it probably comes across really pushy if you go on and urge people to stop smoking because you're considered for their health. "It's not good for you, you know!"
– Sabine
May 11 '16 at 8:17
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if you got the power make the break area smoke free if applicable. In General where is he Smoking?
– Raoul Mensink
May 11 '16 at 8:25
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It's not your prerogative. If you're the manager or the employee's boss AND the employee is smoking where it's forbidden, then you could intervene. Otherwise move on.
– cst1992
May 11 '16 at 8:42
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You're not his dad/mom. If he isn't smoking where it is forbidden AND inside the company, it's none of you business.
– GustavoMP
May 11 '16 at 12:29
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@JoeStrazzere: A manager talking about an employee's health issue (unless it is directly affecting their work) is a very questionable area. I would stay away from that.
– Martin York
May 11 '16 at 14:29
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Is their health the only reason you want them to stop smoking. If so, don't get involved with him. You're not responsible for their decision to smoke and it probably comes across really pushy if you go on and urge people to stop smoking because you're considered for their health. "It's not good for you, you know!"
– Sabine
May 11 '16 at 8:17
1
if you got the power make the break area smoke free if applicable. In General where is he Smoking?
– Raoul Mensink
May 11 '16 at 8:25
1
It's not your prerogative. If you're the manager or the employee's boss AND the employee is smoking where it's forbidden, then you could intervene. Otherwise move on.
– cst1992
May 11 '16 at 8:42
4
You're not his dad/mom. If he isn't smoking where it is forbidden AND inside the company, it's none of you business.
– GustavoMP
May 11 '16 at 12:29
2
@JoeStrazzere: A manager talking about an employee's health issue (unless it is directly affecting their work) is a very questionable area. I would stay away from that.
– Martin York
May 11 '16 at 14:29
2
2
Is their health the only reason you want them to stop smoking. If so, don't get involved with him. You're not responsible for their decision to smoke and it probably comes across really pushy if you go on and urge people to stop smoking because you're considered for their health. "It's not good for you, you know!"
– Sabine
May 11 '16 at 8:17
Is their health the only reason you want them to stop smoking. If so, don't get involved with him. You're not responsible for their decision to smoke and it probably comes across really pushy if you go on and urge people to stop smoking because you're considered for their health. "It's not good for you, you know!"
– Sabine
May 11 '16 at 8:17
1
1
if you got the power make the break area smoke free if applicable. In General where is he Smoking?
– Raoul Mensink
May 11 '16 at 8:25
if you got the power make the break area smoke free if applicable. In General where is he Smoking?
– Raoul Mensink
May 11 '16 at 8:25
1
1
It's not your prerogative. If you're the manager or the employee's boss AND the employee is smoking where it's forbidden, then you could intervene. Otherwise move on.
– cst1992
May 11 '16 at 8:42
It's not your prerogative. If you're the manager or the employee's boss AND the employee is smoking where it's forbidden, then you could intervene. Otherwise move on.
– cst1992
May 11 '16 at 8:42
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4
You're not his dad/mom. If he isn't smoking where it is forbidden AND inside the company, it's none of you business.
– GustavoMP
May 11 '16 at 12:29
You're not his dad/mom. If he isn't smoking where it is forbidden AND inside the company, it's none of you business.
– GustavoMP
May 11 '16 at 12:29
2
2
@JoeStrazzere: A manager talking about an employee's health issue (unless it is directly affecting their work) is a very questionable area. I would stay away from that.
– Martin York
May 11 '16 at 14:29
@JoeStrazzere: A manager talking about an employee's health issue (unless it is directly affecting their work) is a very questionable area. I would stay away from that.
– Martin York
May 11 '16 at 14:29
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Short answer: No.
If it's not illegal and they are not smoking where they shouldn't, then it's not your concern. It is their decision, knowing their own health issues.
Leave it be.
answered May 11 '16 at 8:15
Jane S♦
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The only way someone can stop smoking is if they choose to do it themselves, not by someone dangling an incentive in front of their face.
As a smoker myself, if someone kept trying to get me to stop smoking, I would be extremely annoyed and it would only detriment my relationship with that co worker.
answered May 11 '16 at 9:22
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No, you can't. Nor should you.
Smoking is a (bad) lifestyle choice, which is not something you have any right or business being involved in. If they want to smoke themselves to death, that's their prerogative.
If you start down this particular rabbit hole, other employees could feel that this is unfair advantage. Or the smoking employee could feel discriminated. Or you could come across as overly pushy. There really isn't an appropriate way for you to get involved in this.
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If you're the boss, on addition to setting "not here" rules (which will make them take longer breaks to go farther from the building), you can offer to pay for stop-smoking programs as part of the company benefits package available to everyone. You may be eligible for an insurance rebate or reduced rate if you do so; ask your carrier and/or shop around.
Remember, this is an addiction, even if the drug is legal. They can't stop without a major effort. Pretending that it's easy is not helpful or effective. Especially if you are in a part of the world where the general opinion has not yet turned against smoking.
answered May 11 '16 at 9:46
keshlam
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"you can offer to pay for stop-smoking programs" -- If the colleague already expressed a desire to stop but difficulty doing so, suggesting such programs might make sense (not sure about offering to pay for it). But if he has not already suggested a desire to quit, it would be too presumption to suggest anything like that.
– Brandin
May 11 '16 at 9:54
@brandin: Not so, if you announce it as a general employee benefit rather than shoving it directly in this one employee's face. Your insurance company may want to help sponsor this, since nonsmokers are cheaper for them; ask.
– keshlam
May 11 '16 at 9:57
1
Yes, then it would make sense. From the way this is currently worded the suggestion "offer to pay for stop-smoking programs" does not make me think of a general benefits package.
– Brandin
May 11 '16 at 10:15
I suggest editing your answer to make clear that it should be offered as a company-wide benefit.
– GustavoMP
May 11 '16 at 12:31
Edited. Good catch.
– keshlam
May 11 '16 at 15:03
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Short answer: No.
If it's not illegal and they are not smoking where they shouldn't, then it's not your concern. It is their decision, knowing their own health issues.
Leave it be.
answered May 11 '16 at 8:15
Jane S♦
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Short answer: No.
If it's not illegal and they are not smoking where they shouldn't, then it's not your concern. It is their decision, knowing their own health issues.
Leave it be.
answered May 11 '16 at 8:15
Jane S♦
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Short answer: No.
If it's not illegal and they are not smoking where they shouldn't, then it's not your concern. It is their decision, knowing their own health issues.
Leave it be.
answered May 11 '16 at 8:15
Jane S♦
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Short answer: No.
If it's not illegal and they are not smoking where they shouldn't, then it's not your concern. It is their decision, knowing their own health issues.
Leave it be.
answered May 11 '16 at 8:15
Jane S♦
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answered May 11 '16 at 8:15
Jane S♦
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answered May 11 '16 at 8:15
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answered May 11 '16 at 8:15
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3
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The only way someone can stop smoking is if they choose to do it themselves, not by someone dangling an incentive in front of their face.
As a smoker myself, if someone kept trying to get me to stop smoking, I would be extremely annoyed and it would only detriment my relationship with that co worker.
answered May 11 '16 at 9:22
bmarkham
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suggest improvements |Â
up vote
3
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The only way someone can stop smoking is if they choose to do it themselves, not by someone dangling an incentive in front of their face.
As a smoker myself, if someone kept trying to get me to stop smoking, I would be extremely annoyed and it would only detriment my relationship with that co worker.
answered May 11 '16 at 9:22
bmarkham
23218
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
The only way someone can stop smoking is if they choose to do it themselves, not by someone dangling an incentive in front of their face.
As a smoker myself, if someone kept trying to get me to stop smoking, I would be extremely annoyed and it would only detriment my relationship with that co worker.
answered May 11 '16 at 9:22
bmarkham
23218
The only way someone can stop smoking is if they choose to do it themselves, not by someone dangling an incentive in front of their face.
As a smoker myself, if someone kept trying to get me to stop smoking, I would be extremely annoyed and it would only detriment my relationship with that co worker.
answered May 11 '16 at 9:22
bmarkham
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answered May 11 '16 at 9:22
bmarkham
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answered May 11 '16 at 9:22
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answered May 11 '16 at 9:22
bmarkham
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No, you can't. Nor should you.
Smoking is a (bad) lifestyle choice, which is not something you have any right or business being involved in. If they want to smoke themselves to death, that's their prerogative.
If you start down this particular rabbit hole, other employees could feel that this is unfair advantage. Or the smoking employee could feel discriminated. Or you could come across as overly pushy. There really isn't an appropriate way for you to get involved in this.
edited May 11 '16 at 14:21
Appulus
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answered May 11 '16 at 8:22
Magisch
16.5k134776
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
3
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No, you can't. Nor should you.
Smoking is a (bad) lifestyle choice, which is not something you have any right or business being involved in. If they want to smoke themselves to death, that's their prerogative.
If you start down this particular rabbit hole, other employees could feel that this is unfair advantage. Or the smoking employee could feel discriminated. Or you could come across as overly pushy. There really isn't an appropriate way for you to get involved in this.
edited May 11 '16 at 14:21
Appulus
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answered May 11 '16 at 8:22
Magisch
16.5k134776
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
3
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up vote
3
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No, you can't. Nor should you.
Smoking is a (bad) lifestyle choice, which is not something you have any right or business being involved in. If they want to smoke themselves to death, that's their prerogative.
If you start down this particular rabbit hole, other employees could feel that this is unfair advantage. Or the smoking employee could feel discriminated. Or you could come across as overly pushy. There really isn't an appropriate way for you to get involved in this.
edited May 11 '16 at 14:21
Appulus
33148
answered May 11 '16 at 8:22
Magisch
16.5k134776
No, you can't. Nor should you.
Smoking is a (bad) lifestyle choice, which is not something you have any right or business being involved in. If they want to smoke themselves to death, that's their prerogative.
If you start down this particular rabbit hole, other employees could feel that this is unfair advantage. Or the smoking employee could feel discriminated. Or you could come across as overly pushy. There really isn't an appropriate way for you to get involved in this.
edited May 11 '16 at 14:21
Appulus
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answered May 11 '16 at 8:22
Magisch
16.5k134776
edited May 11 '16 at 14:21
Appulus
33148
edited May 11 '16 at 14:21
Appulus
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edited May 11 '16 at 14:21
Appulus
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33148
answered May 11 '16 at 8:22
Magisch
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answered May 11 '16 at 8:22
Magisch
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answered May 11 '16 at 8:22
Magisch
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If you're the boss, on addition to setting "not here" rules (which will make them take longer breaks to go farther from the building), you can offer to pay for stop-smoking programs as part of the company benefits package available to everyone. You may be eligible for an insurance rebate or reduced rate if you do so; ask your carrier and/or shop around.
Remember, this is an addiction, even if the drug is legal. They can't stop without a major effort. Pretending that it's easy is not helpful or effective. Especially if you are in a part of the world where the general opinion has not yet turned against smoking.
answered May 11 '16 at 9:46
keshlam
41.5k1267144
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"you can offer to pay for stop-smoking programs" -- If the colleague already expressed a desire to stop but difficulty doing so, suggesting such programs might make sense (not sure about offering to pay for it). But if he has not already suggested a desire to quit, it would be too presumption to suggest anything like that.
– Brandin
May 11 '16 at 9:54
@brandin: Not so, if you announce it as a general employee benefit rather than shoving it directly in this one employee's face. Your insurance company may want to help sponsor this, since nonsmokers are cheaper for them; ask.
– keshlam
May 11 '16 at 9:57
1
Yes, then it would make sense. From the way this is currently worded the suggestion "offer to pay for stop-smoking programs" does not make me think of a general benefits package.
– Brandin
May 11 '16 at 10:15
I suggest editing your answer to make clear that it should be offered as a company-wide benefit.
– GustavoMP
May 11 '16 at 12:31
Edited. Good catch.
– keshlam
May 11 '16 at 15:03
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
If you're the boss, on addition to setting "not here" rules (which will make them take longer breaks to go farther from the building), you can offer to pay for stop-smoking programs as part of the company benefits package available to everyone. You may be eligible for an insurance rebate or reduced rate if you do so; ask your carrier and/or shop around.
Remember, this is an addiction, even if the drug is legal. They can't stop without a major effort. Pretending that it's easy is not helpful or effective. Especially if you are in a part of the world where the general opinion has not yet turned against smoking.
answered May 11 '16 at 9:46
keshlam
41.5k1267144
1
"you can offer to pay for stop-smoking programs" -- If the colleague already expressed a desire to stop but difficulty doing so, suggesting such programs might make sense (not sure about offering to pay for it). But if he has not already suggested a desire to quit, it would be too presumption to suggest anything like that.
– Brandin
May 11 '16 at 9:54
@brandin: Not so, if you announce it as a general employee benefit rather than shoving it directly in this one employee's face. Your insurance company may want to help sponsor this, since nonsmokers are cheaper for them; ask.
– keshlam
May 11 '16 at 9:57
1
Yes, then it would make sense. From the way this is currently worded the suggestion "offer to pay for stop-smoking programs" does not make me think of a general benefits package.
– Brandin
May 11 '16 at 10:15
I suggest editing your answer to make clear that it should be offered as a company-wide benefit.
– GustavoMP
May 11 '16 at 12:31
Edited. Good catch.
– keshlam
May 11 '16 at 15:03
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
If you're the boss, on addition to setting "not here" rules (which will make them take longer breaks to go farther from the building), you can offer to pay for stop-smoking programs as part of the company benefits package available to everyone. You may be eligible for an insurance rebate or reduced rate if you do so; ask your carrier and/or shop around.
Remember, this is an addiction, even if the drug is legal. They can't stop without a major effort. Pretending that it's easy is not helpful or effective. Especially if you are in a part of the world where the general opinion has not yet turned against smoking.
answered May 11 '16 at 9:46
keshlam
41.5k1267144
If you're the boss, on addition to setting "not here" rules (which will make them take longer breaks to go farther from the building), you can offer to pay for stop-smoking programs as part of the company benefits package available to everyone. You may be eligible for an insurance rebate or reduced rate if you do so; ask your carrier and/or shop around.
Remember, this is an addiction, even if the drug is legal. They can't stop without a major effort. Pretending that it's easy is not helpful or effective. Especially if you are in a part of the world where the general opinion has not yet turned against smoking.
answered May 11 '16 at 9:46
keshlam
41.5k1267144
edited May 11 '16 at 15:03
answered May 11 '16 at 9:46
keshlam
41.5k1267144
answered May 11 '16 at 9:46
keshlam
41.5k1267144
answered May 11 '16 at 9:46
keshlam
41.5k1267144
41.5k1267144
1
"you can offer to pay for stop-smoking programs" -- If the colleague already expressed a desire to stop but difficulty doing so, suggesting such programs might make sense (not sure about offering to pay for it). But if he has not already suggested a desire to quit, it would be too presumption to suggest anything like that.
– Brandin
May 11 '16 at 9:54
@brandin: Not so, if you announce it as a general employee benefit rather than shoving it directly in this one employee's face. Your insurance company may want to help sponsor this, since nonsmokers are cheaper for them; ask.
– keshlam
May 11 '16 at 9:57
1
Yes, then it would make sense. From the way this is currently worded the suggestion "offer to pay for stop-smoking programs" does not make me think of a general benefits package.
– Brandin
May 11 '16 at 10:15
I suggest editing your answer to make clear that it should be offered as a company-wide benefit.
– GustavoMP
May 11 '16 at 12:31
Edited. Good catch.
– keshlam
May 11 '16 at 15:03
suggest improvements |Â
1
"you can offer to pay for stop-smoking programs" -- If the colleague already expressed a desire to stop but difficulty doing so, suggesting such programs might make sense (not sure about offering to pay for it). But if he has not already suggested a desire to quit, it would be too presumption to suggest anything like that.
– Brandin
May 11 '16 at 9:54
@brandin: Not so, if you announce it as a general employee benefit rather than shoving it directly in this one employee's face. Your insurance company may want to help sponsor this, since nonsmokers are cheaper for them; ask.
– keshlam
May 11 '16 at 9:57
1
Yes, then it would make sense. From the way this is currently worded the suggestion "offer to pay for stop-smoking programs" does not make me think of a general benefits package.
– Brandin
May 11 '16 at 10:15
I suggest editing your answer to make clear that it should be offered as a company-wide benefit.
– GustavoMP
May 11 '16 at 12:31
Edited. Good catch.
– keshlam
May 11 '16 at 15:03
1
1
"you can offer to pay for stop-smoking programs" -- If the colleague already expressed a desire to stop but difficulty doing so, suggesting such programs might make sense (not sure about offering to pay for it). But if he has not already suggested a desire to quit, it would be too presumption to suggest anything like that.
– Brandin
May 11 '16 at 9:54
"you can offer to pay for stop-smoking programs" -- If the colleague already expressed a desire to stop but difficulty doing so, suggesting such programs might make sense (not sure about offering to pay for it). But if he has not already suggested a desire to quit, it would be too presumption to suggest anything like that.
– Brandin
May 11 '16 at 9:54
@brandin: Not so, if you announce it as a general employee benefit rather than shoving it directly in this one employee's face. Your insurance company may want to help sponsor this, since nonsmokers are cheaper for them; ask.
– keshlam
May 11 '16 at 9:57
@brandin: Not so, if you announce it as a general employee benefit rather than shoving it directly in this one employee's face. Your insurance company may want to help sponsor this, since nonsmokers are cheaper for them; ask.
– keshlam
May 11 '16 at 9:57
1
1
Yes, then it would make sense. From the way this is currently worded the suggestion "offer to pay for stop-smoking programs" does not make me think of a general benefits package.
– Brandin
May 11 '16 at 10:15
Yes, then it would make sense. From the way this is currently worded the suggestion "offer to pay for stop-smoking programs" does not make me think of a general benefits package.
– Brandin
May 11 '16 at 10:15
I suggest editing your answer to make clear that it should be offered as a company-wide benefit.
– GustavoMP
May 11 '16 at 12:31
I suggest editing your answer to make clear that it should be offered as a company-wide benefit.
– GustavoMP
May 11 '16 at 12:31
Edited. Good catch.
– keshlam
May 11 '16 at 15:03
Edited. Good catch.
– keshlam
May 11 '16 at 15:03
suggest improvements |Â
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Is their health the only reason you want them to stop smoking. If so, don't get involved with him. You're not responsible for their decision to smoke and it probably comes across really pushy if you go on and urge people to stop smoking because you're considered for their health. "It's not good for you, you know!"
– Sabine
May 11 '16 at 8:17
1
if you got the power make the break area smoke free if applicable. In General where is he Smoking?
– Raoul Mensink
May 11 '16 at 8:25
1
It's not your prerogative. If you're the manager or the employee's boss AND the employee is smoking where it's forbidden, then you could intervene. Otherwise move on.
– cst1992
May 11 '16 at 8:42
4
You're not his dad/mom. If he isn't smoking where it is forbidden AND inside the company, it's none of you business.
– GustavoMP
May 11 '16 at 12:29
2
@JoeStrazzere: A manager talking about an employee's health issue (unless it is directly affecting their work) is a very questionable area. I would stay away from that.
– Martin York
May 11 '16 at 14:29