Thursday, January 11, 2007
Overweight Employees Are Disadvantaged In The Workplace
www.personeltoday.com - 04 Jan' 07
If you had a few too many mince pies over Christmas then it may be time to get yourself down to the gym – evidence has emerged that being fat harms your career. A survey of Britain's bosses by consultancy The Aziz Corporation found that overweight people are disadvantaged in the workplace. Eight in 10 senior managers believe there is a prejudice in business against people who are seriously overweight. Seven in 10 believe that overweight people are seen as lacking self-control, energy and drive. And the same percentage says fit people are better able to cope with the stresses and demands of a senior business role. Aziz Corporation chairman professor Mr Khalid Aziz said: "This research reveals that appearance matters in business – and that weight is one of the key factors in appearance. "The competitive nature of business and securing a senior role means that appearance can be make or break.
If you had a few too many mince pies over Christmas then it may be time to get yourself down to the gym – evidence has emerged that being fat harms your career. A survey of Britain's bosses by consultancy The Aziz Corporation found that overweight people are disadvantaged in the workplace. Eight in 10 senior managers believe there is a prejudice in business against people who are seriously overweight. Seven in 10 believe that overweight people are seen as lacking self-control, energy and drive. And the same percentage says fit people are better able to cope with the stresses and demands of a senior business role. Aziz Corporation chairman professor Mr Khalid Aziz said: "This research reveals that appearance matters in business – and that weight is one of the key factors in appearance. "The competitive nature of business and securing a senior role means that appearance can be make or break.
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