Inform your employees in advance that a new policy is being developed.  This will help to prepare them for the eventual changes that will take place once the new policy goes into effect.

Once the policy has been implemented, let your smoking employees know that you appreciate their efforts to comply with the new policy.

The new policy is likely to prompt some of your employees to quit smoking.  Quitting is difficult for many people, especially if they don't have access to smoking cessation programs and services.  In the interest of supporting your policy and the health of your employees, offer smoking cessation assistance to any employees who wish to quit smoking.

Ask nonsmoking employees to support and encourage smokers in their efforts to reduce or quit smoking.

Plan for continuing support of smokers who want to quit.