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Employers in 21 states can discriminate against smokers. However, today’s tight job market is causing some employers with existing no-hire policies of smokers to reconsider. MORE
As a public health non-profit, Truth Initiative considers the health and wellbeing of our community to be our highest priority. This is especially true for tobacco users who may be at higher risk due to COVID-19. The data are early in terms of the specific impacts of the virus on people using tobacco products. We [.]. Read More. The post Free and Low-cost Options to Help Tobacco Users During COVID-19 Pandemic appeared first on EX Program. Blogs MORE
In retail, 24% of employees use tobacco; that’s about 1 in 4 employees. But for some employers, this alone isn’t enough reason to offer employees a quit-smoking program. Sound like your company? MORE
Truth Initiative has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies for 2020. According to Fast Company, Truth Initiative “smartly responded with new truth ads aimed at curbing vaping” and innovative efforts to help young people quit vaping. [.]. MORE
Text messaging, including quit smoking texts, is a proven form of treatment to promote behavioral and physical health issues (including quitting smoking). So, it makes sense why many tobacco cessation programs offer quit-smoking texts. MORE
Nearly 1 out of every 5 employers use tobacco surcharges, according to the 2019 SHRM Employee Benefits Report. A tobacco surcharge or other form of financial incentive can help motivate people to take action who might not feel confident about quitting, or might not be motivated to quit TODAY. MORE
March 18 is National Day of Action, a fresh take on Kick Butts Day, a day for youth to speak out and raise awareness about the problems associated with tobacco use. You may be thinking: How does this relate to our workplace—and why should I care about promoting it to employees? Let me explain. MORE
When it comes to mythological creatures, Bigfoot may not get as much attention as unicorns and dragons, but there’s one enormous reason you should learn about him. He works for you. MORE
The Surprising Link Between Tobacco and Musculoskeletal Disorders Another day, another sick-day call related to lower back pain, carpal tunnel, strains, or sprains? MORE
83 Did you know you can use funding from your health plan to buy a point solution for tobacco cessation? Many employers don’t realize that some insurance carriers will pay companies to implement wellness programs. These wellness dollars are available to fully insured and self-insured companies. MORE
Why e-cigarette use matters As you’ve probably seen by now in the news, vaping rates among teenagers are increasing at an alarming rate. From 2017 to 2018, e-cigarette use among high school students increased a whopping 78%! In 2019, 27.5% of high school students—more than 1 in 4—are vaping. MORE
In the tight-margin industry of retail, innovating to contain employee healthcare costs is a must. But it isn’t the only thing that matters. Just ask retail giant Walmart—well-recognized both for its cost-effective use of healthcare resources and for prioritizing the employee healthcare experience. MORE
Tobacco use is the most common substance use disorder in the U.S. Between 8% and 18% of healthcare expenditures, depending on smoking prevalence, are attributable to smoking. Most smokers want to stop, and each year about 50% of all smokers try to stop for good, but only 6% succeed in any given year. MORE
Why e-cigarette use matters As you’ve probably seen by now in the news, vaping rates among teenagers are increasing at an alarming rate. From 2017 to 2018, e-cigarette use among high school students increased a whopping 78%! In 2019, 27.5% of high school students—more than 1 in 4—are vaping. MORE
With a 30% tobacco use rate, the hospitality industry has one of the largest populations of smokers in the U.S. Many experts speculate that it’s because many of workers in this industry are lower-income and have less education. MORE
Nearly 1 out of every 5 employers use tobacco surcharges, according to the 2019 SHRM Employee Benefits Report. A tobacco surcharge or other form of financial incentive can help motivate people to take action who might not feel confident about quitting, or might not be motivated to quit TODAY. MORE
Employers in 21 states can discriminate against smokers. However, today’s tight job market is causing some employers with existing no-hire policies of smokers to reconsider. MORE
March 18 is National Day of Action, a fresh take on Kick Butts Day, a day for youth to speak out and raise awareness about the problems associated with tobacco use. You may be thinking: How does this relate to our workplace—and why should I care about promoting it to employees? Let me explain. MORE
In 2020, expanding employee mental health benefits is a top priority for many employers. This makes sense, as more employers find that when they invest in mental health, everyone wins. By connecting employees with effective mental health treatment, they get the critical help they need. MORE
There are many myths about why employees don’t use a tobacco cessation program. But it’s hard for employers to bust those myths if they don’t know what they are. Here are 5 top myths that we hear, as well as the information you need to bust them. Myth 1: Everyone knows we offer a tobacco [.]. MORE
56 When it comes to mythological creatures, Bigfoot may not get as much attention as unicorns and dragons, but there’s one enormous reason you should learn about him. He works for you. MORE
Chewing tobacco. Snuff. No matter what it’s called, smokeless tobacco is dangerous. Those who provide healthcare benefits to a blue-collar workforce likely already have these terms on their radar. But if you don’t, you should. Here’s why. MORE
With social distancing, “shelter-in-home” restrictions, stock market turbulence, and a spike in employees working from home, business as usual is no longer usual. MORE
Like many employers, the City of Danville includes tobacco use on their list of employee health concerns. About 19% of the City of Danville’s workforce uses some form of tobacco, compared to the U.S. adult rate of 14%. MORE
With a 30% tobacco use rate, the hospitality industry has one of the largest populations of smokers in the U.S. Many experts speculate that it’s because many of workers in this industry are lower-income and have less education. MORE
There are many myths about why employees don’t use a tobacco cessation program. But it’s hard for employers to bust those myths if they don’t know what they are. Here are 5 top myths that we hear, as well as the information you need to bust them. Myth 1: Everyone knows we offer a tobacco [.]. MORE
56 For parents of vapers, a new feature gives quick access to actionable tips they can use to help their child quit. The EX Program recently released a simple registration process for parents to access live chat support from tobacco treatment experts and supportive text messages. MORE
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APRIL 1, 2020
With social distancing, “shelter-in-home” restrictions, stock market turbulence, and a spike in employees working from home, business as usual is no longer usual.
EX Program
MARCH 30, 2020
How to Tackle Social Factors Imperiling Employee Health With laws limiting where people can smoke, it might seem like tobacco use is fast becoming a relic of the past, along with smoky restaurants and office ashtrays. Unfortunately, that’s far from the case.
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JANUARY 2, 2020
In 2020, expanding employee mental health benefits is a top priority for many employers. This makes sense, as more employers find that when they invest in mental health, everyone wins. By connecting employees with effective mental health treatment, they get the critical help they need.
EX Program
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Text messaging, including quit smoking texts, is a proven form of treatment to promote behavioral and physical health issues (including quitting smoking). So, it makes sense why many tobacco cessation programs offer quit-smoking texts.
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NOVEMBER 18, 2019
Nearly 1 out of every 5 employers use tobacco surcharges, according to the 2019 SHRM Employee Benefits Report. A tobacco surcharge or other form of financial incentive can help motivate people to take action who might not feel confident about quitting, or might not be motivated to quit TODAY.
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OCTOBER 23, 2019
Quick quiz about employee smoking: Smokers of which generation are more likely to participate in quit-smoking programs? Which generations prefer guidance to reduce employee smoking, compared to more autonomy and ownership over the process?
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JULY 30, 2019
Key facts to cut through the confusion about e-cigarette use Vaping. Juuling. E-cigs. If you don’t know these terms for electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), you should.
EX Program
MARCH 2, 2020
When it comes to mythological creatures, Bigfoot may not get as much attention as unicorns and dragons, but there’s one enormous reason you should learn about him. He works for you.
EX Program
MARCH 2, 2020
When it comes to mythological creatures, Bigfoot may not get as much attention as unicorns and dragons, but there’s one enormous reason you should learn about him. He works for you.
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Paycor asked more than 500 leaders of medium and small businesses to talk about the present and future of HR. Download the guide and see what they said. Their responses will surprise you!
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EX Program
MARCH 20, 2020
Like many employers, the City of Danville includes tobacco use on their list of employee health concerns. About 19% of the City of Danville’s workforce uses some form of tobacco, compared to the U.S. adult rate of 14%.
EX Program
MARCH 19, 2020
Did you know you can use funding from your health plan to buy a point solution for tobacco cessation? Many employers don’t realize that some insurance carriers will pay companies to implement wellness programs. These wellness dollars are available to fully insured and self-insured companies.
EX Program
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Why e-cigarette use matters As you’ve probably seen by now in the news, vaping rates among teenagers are increasing at an alarming rate. From 2017 to 2018, e-cigarette use among high school students increased a whopping 78%! In 2019, 27.5% of high school students—more than 1 in 4—are vaping.
EX Program
OCTOBER 16, 2019
Why e-cigarette use matters As you’ve probably seen by now in the news, vaping rates among teenagers are increasing at an alarming rate. From 2017 to 2018, e-cigarette use among high school students increased a whopping 78%! In 2019, 27.5% of high school students—more than 1 in 4—are vaping.
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MARCH 16, 2020
In retail, 24% of employees use tobacco; that’s about 1 in 4 employees. But for some employers, this alone isn’t enough reason to offer employees a quit-smoking program. Sound like your company?
EX Program
JULY 29, 2019
Chewing tobacco. Snuff. No matter what it’s called, smokeless tobacco is dangerous. Those who provide healthcare benefits to a blue-collar workforce likely already have these terms on their radar. But if you don’t, you should. Here’s why.
EX Program
OCTOBER 11, 2019
The Surprising Link Between Tobacco and Musculoskeletal Disorders Another day, another sick-day call related to lower back pain, carpal tunnel, strains, or sprains?
EX Program
MARCH 12, 2020
Truth Initiative has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies for 2020. According to Fast Company, Truth Initiative “smartly responded with new truth ads aimed at curbing vaping” and innovative efforts to help young people quit vaping. [.].
Speaker: Robin Schooling, Managing Partner, HR + People Strategy, Peridus Group
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FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Employers in 21 states can discriminate against smokers. However, today’s tight job market is causing some employers with existing no-hire policies of smokers to reconsider.
EX Program
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Employers in 21 states can discriminate against smokers. However, today’s tight job market is causing some employers with existing no-hire policies of smokers to reconsider.
EX Program
MARCH 10, 2020
March 18 is National Day of Action, a fresh take on Kick Butts Day, a day for youth to speak out and raise awareness about the problems associated with tobacco use. You may be thinking: How does this relate to our workplace—and why should I care about promoting it to employees? Let me explain.
EX Program
MARCH 10, 2020
March 18 is National Day of Action, a fresh take on Kick Butts Day, a day for youth to speak out and raise awareness about the problems associated with tobacco use. You may be thinking: How does this relate to our workplace—and why should I care about promoting it to employees? Let me explain.
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With the increasing adoption of automation and data-driven technologies, the workforce is changing rapidly — regardless of whether we’re prepared to face it. Keeping up with the velocity of change is vital to success, and that means building digital readiness into the DNA of your organization so your workforce is ready to face an uncertain and constantly changing future.
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OCTOBER 17, 2019
Tobacco use is the most common substance use disorder in the U.S. Between 8% and 18% of healthcare expenditures, depending on smoking prevalence, are attributable to smoking. Most smokers want to stop, and each year about 50% of all smokers try to stop for good, but only 6% succeed in any given year.
EX Program
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
In the tight-margin industry of retail, innovating to contain employee healthcare costs is a must. But it isn’t the only thing that matters. Just ask retail giant Walmart—well-recognized both for its cost-effective use of healthcare resources and for prioritizing the employee healthcare experience.
EX Program
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
There are many myths about why employees don’t use a tobacco cessation program. But it’s hard for employers to bust those myths if they don’t know what they are. Here are 5 top myths that we hear, as well as the information you need to bust them. Myth 1: Everyone knows we offer a tobacco [.].
EX Program
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
There are many myths about why employees don’t use a tobacco cessation program. But it’s hard for employers to bust those myths if they don’t know what they are. Here are 5 top myths that we hear, as well as the information you need to bust them. Myth 1: Everyone knows we offer a tobacco [.].
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The year 2019 in talent acquisition was full of key learnings and insights that you can leverage in order to start 2020 ahead of the recruiting pack. This report walks you through core trends to continuously examine as you plan your recruiting strategy for 2020 and beyond.
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JULY 31, 2019
For parents of vapers, a new feature gives quick access to actionable tips they can use to help their child quit. The EX Program recently released a simple registration process for parents to access live chat support from tobacco treatment experts and supportive text messages.
EX Program
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
With a 30% tobacco use rate, the hospitality industry has one of the largest populations of smokers in the U.S. Many experts speculate that it’s because many of workers in this industry are lower-income and have less education.
EX Program
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
With a 30% tobacco use rate, the hospitality industry has one of the largest populations of smokers in the U.S. Many experts speculate that it’s because many of workers in this industry are lower-income and have less education.
EX Program
MARCH 25, 2020
As a public health non-profit, Truth Initiative considers the health and wellbeing of our community to be our highest priority. This is especially true for tobacco users who may be at higher risk due to COVID-19. The data are early in terms of the specific impacts of the virus on people using tobacco products. We [.]. Read More. The post Free and Low-cost Options to Help Tobacco Users During COVID-19 Pandemic appeared first on EX Program. Blogs
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As we approach 2019, major shifts in the work environment will continue to affect the ways companies do business. Companies that are looking to attract, engage, and retain top talent should leverage these trends to create workplaces where employees thrive.
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