During the recession employers who engage in layoffs may describe this process as “trimming the fat,” but these same employers may want to consider their own bulges when evaluating the effects of the economy.
A new survey from CareerBuilder finds that a whopping 43 percent of 4,400 workers polled said they have gained weight in their current roles.
A quarter of employees report they have gained more than ten pounds and 12 percent say they gained more than 20 pounds while in their present positions. Comparing genders, women are more likely (48 percent) than men (39 percent) to say they have gained weight.
Nearly two-in-five (39 percent) employees surveyed eat out for lunch twice or more per week, making it difficult to control portions and calorie intake. In addition, 12 percent buy their lunch out of a vending machine at least once a week.
Two-thirds (67 percent) of employees surveyed snack at least once a day, including 24 percent that snack twice a day.
“Weight gain in the office is common and is a result of a variety of issues including today’s economic stress and poor eating habits,” said Rosemary Haefner, vice president of Human Resources for CareerBuilder.com. “Making little adjustments to your routine, such as bringing your lunch to work, getting up from your desk during the day, and walking instead of driving or taking public transportation will help curb some of your financial worries, while making you healthier.”
Sounds like it’s time to take advantage of that workplace wellness program!
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April 29th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
Bah! Wellness?
Weigh whatever you want, quit before you get laid off, and have a life outside of work. Don’t let it define you. (The weight AND your job.)