The issue of
obesity is truly a health issue that should not be ignored. In fact, statistics
from the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that nearly 36
percent of adults in the US are considered obese, which puts them at risk of
suffering numerous ailments in relation to their condition, from heart disease,
stroke, diabetes, and some types of cancer. Unfortunately, the rate of obesity
is rising; it has been predicted that half of the US alone will be obese by
2030. Obesity is not only a problem in the US as more and more Australians are
suffering from this so-called “plague”.
One of them is
with regards to their employment. Numerous survey reports and other studies
have been published recently have pointed out the correlation between the two,
and many theories have been developed to understand this further. It is often a
popular belief that poor people who have problems with their employment are
more likely to eat poorly. When they do, they reach their weight limit and
become overweight or obese. However, there have been recent studies that help
shaped a brand new theory with regards to the correlation of obesity and employment.
Now, being fat
is the reason why they have problems with employment. For numerous HR
professionals and, in a larger scale, the employers that are hiring new
prospects, people who are obese are seen as “undesirable” and less hard
working. Indeed, studies have concluded that they are often disqualified from
being hired or even promoted to a higher position, whereas those who don’t have
any weight issues and are within their normal weight range are highly favored.
For most
companies and HR practitioners, deciding to employ obese people are seen as
both impractical and not good for business. Many employers find doling out
health insurance as too costly, knowing that these people are facing, or at
risk of facing, certain weight-related issues that could jeopardize their
health, like hypertension, diabetes, and stroke. Apart from this economic
dilemma, the hardships of obese people with regard to their career and
employment become even worse when taken into consideration the fact that they
face discrimination in the workplace. In fact, that is a significant reason why
they don’t get hired in the first place. While some are hired, they are most
likely to be treated differently in the workplace, wherein they are harassed or
ridiculed because of their appearance.
This is,
however, not uncommon in the realm of employment. Many obese applicants are
being shunned by employers because they see them as lazy and unmotivated
individuals. Since there is no law that bans employers from discriminating
against applicants and employees who are obese, it is very important for
everyone to stay in shape and live a healthier lifestyle. There are many
convenient foods and beverages that can help fight obesity, including eating
fish and other seafood. You can always visit a local seafood market and order the freshest
products they have. Of course, exercise is fundamentally important as well.
If you are an
applicant or employee aiming for a promotion and is suffering from obesity, you
may want to change your lifestyle not only to have a more stable job but most
importantly to improve your health. The big problem about being obese is being
extremely susceptible to countless types of diseases like diabetes,
hypertension, heart diseases, different types of cancer, skin infections,
infertility, and ulcer.
Suffering from
obesity is not a dead-end. The good thing is that you turn your life around by
simply adapting a healthier lifestyle. This includes eating healthier food like
the ones you see at a seafood market, and daily exercise. Don’t let obesity
take away your social and employment life.
