Business Group Resources and Publications

The purpose of this survey was to determine how large employers approach tobacco and vaping through policies, incentives/surcharges and communications. Sixty-three members of the Business Group responded to this survey, although the number may vary from question to question.

The Business Group supports FDA's efforts to enhance tobacco cessation efforts.

Hear how CNO Financial Group, a Well-being Top Honors winner, has established an engaged well-being culture and how the company uses comprehensive data analysis to identify areas of focus to achieve the most meaningful and impactful results. This webinar also provides insights and tips for completing the 2017 application.

This PowerPoint provides the data available to help employers build the business case for tobacco cessation programs and policies.”

This paper provides input on the various types and values of tobacco-related incentives, the definitions of tobacco used by employers, as well as the methods employers use for identifying tobacco use.

Webinar on the updated criteria for the 2016 application, including how the five drivers of employee well-being are integrated throughout the application along with examples of how to incorporate the drivers in your well-being strategy.

CVS transformed its approach to smoking cessation in 2014, ending the sale of tobacco products in its stores and researching new ways to incentivize its own members to quite tobacco for good. CVS studies show that retail stores taking tobacco off their shelves has real public health impact and sheds light on the most effective incentive structures to encourage employees to quit tobacco.

The EEOC issued proposed regulations that amend current guidance on how the ADA applies to employer-sponsored wellness programs. During this webinar, we discuss these proposed rules, how they may affect wellness program design, and our comments to the EEOC.

This publication reviews each of 7 methods employers are using to maximize middle managers’ support of for health and well-being programs.

Tobacco Use and Cessation in Canada

Tobacco use and cessation in Brazil

Tobacco use and cessation in Mexico

Tobacco use and cessation in the Russian Federation.

Tobacco use and cessation in South Africa

Tobacco use and cessation in the UAE (Dubai)

Tobacco use and cessation in the United Kingdom

Global Tobacco Use

Tobacco use and cessation in China

Tobacco use and cessation in India

Tobacco use and cessation in Japan

Employers should revise their tobacco-free workplace policies to include e-cigarettes as a form of tobacco or a method of smoking.

Nearly 70% of adult smokers in the U.S. want to quit and the majority of large employers offer smoking cessation programs. 44% of those offering programs are using rewards or penalties. This policy brief provides details concerning HIPAA, the Americans with Disabilities Act, nondiscrimination rules for cafeteria plans and self-insured medical plans, health savings accounts, spouses and dependents, and state laws.