Obesity and the workplace

A new survey of 300 senior managers and directors has revealed that overweight staff are viewed as lacking energy, drive or self-control.

Most of those polled by consultants the Aziz Corporation agreed that people who were fit and healthy were seen as better able to cope with the stresses and demands of a senior job.

"Contrary to the belief that brains not weight is important in business, this research reveals that appearance matters”, says the corporation's Chairman, Profess... (581 more words)

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