Smoke at work is more than smoke. It can become a workplace concern—affecting health, wellbeing, productivity and culture. Prevention is not only personal. It is organisational and social A recent Bengaluru workplace story , in which an employee’s resignation over cigarette smoke went viral, has brought an often-overlooked issue into focus: How much should employees have to adjust to tobacco use in shared workspaces? The issue is bigger than smoking alone. Second-hand smoke, tobacco odour, discarded tobacco pouches, cigarette waste and spitting can affect the experience of others and raise questions about workplace health, dignity, hygiene and organisational responsibility. For employers, tobacco control should therefore go beyond putting up a No Smoking sign. It is about creating an environment where: Compliance meets awareness. Awareness leads to support. Support encourages healthier choices. Vidya Lead Academy is developing a Tobacco & Nicotine-Free Workplace Pr...
Vidya Lead Academy: Empowering Change through Learning and Leadership Under the visionary leadership of Suneel Vatsyayan, Vidya Lead Academy is dedicated to fostering experiential learning, leadership development, and social impact. Rooted in evidence-based practices, our academy empowers individuals with the knowledge, skills, and resilience needed to address critical social and health challenges. Our academy provides practical, skill-based training to create a resilient workforce.