Major Bottom-line Benefits to

Organizations When Employees

Stop Smoking

1. Employers can save on health insurance costs when employees quit smoking. According to a survey by Foster Higgins Co. employers will pay 26%, more for overall health care costs in 2008. The average health care benefits package will cost $5850.

2. According to a 4 year study by Control Data Corporation. smokers who smoke only one pack per day cost employers 28% more in health claim costs.

3. According to an article in American Demographics, when admitted to a hospital for in-patient treatment, the average smoker will use 30% more hospital days than the average non-smoker.

4. Employees who stop smoking are more likely to be on the job. According to a 3 year- study which involved over 5000 employees, the Johnson and Johnson company showed that smokers had more absenteeism than nonsmokers.

5. Employees who stop smoking are more productive.

6. Employees who are non-smokers are on the lob longer because they live longer and are healthier than smokers. According to the Tenneco Corporation. emolovees who are non-smokers make beer employees because they feel better about themselves. have higher energy levels, bounce back quicker from illness and have fewer grievances. 8. According to a study by William Weis of Seattle University, corporations that allow smokers to smoke on the job pay $1850 more annually per employee for routine cleaning and maintenance costs.

9. Fumiture, drapes, carpeting, office equipmen,. computers and other sensitive electronic equipment will !ast longer in a non-smoKing environment.

10. Organizations can get a GOOD RATE OF Ret urn on their investment when they sponsor a smoking cessation program for their employees.

HYPNOSIS INSTITUTE OF TEXAS, INC.
DALLAS. TX
(972) 234-1989