Why Smokers Are Quietly Draining Your Company’s Resources

Should You Get Rid Of The Smokers From Your Company

What if I told you that one common workplace habit might be quietly sabotaging your company?

Every day, minutes tick away, morale dips, and costs pile up — all because of something that seems too small to notice: smoking. Now imagine this isn’t just about lost time.

It’s about fairness, productivity, and the message your company sends to its employees.

Let’s face it — smokers and non-smokers experience very different workdays.

While one group is hustling through their to-do lists, the other is slipping out for smoke breaks. Sure, it’s easy to shrug this off, but those quick escapes add up. They add up in hours, in resentment, and in the hidden costs that drag your team’s potential down.

So, why are we still pretending this isn’t a problem?

The True Cost of Smoking Employees

Every cigarette comes with a price, and it’s not just paid by the smoker. Studies reveal that a single smoke break takes about 10 to 15 minutes. Multiply that by 3–5 breaks a day, and you’re looking at nearly an hour of lost work — every single day.