Report: Obesity Costing Firms $45B a Year in Work Loss, Medical Costs
National News • April 10, 2008
The rate of obesity in the United States has doubled in the last 30 years, and those extra pounds weigh on companies' bottom lines, according to a new report from The Conference Board. Today, 34 ...
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Subject: RE: RE: RE: I wonder...Wondering
Posted On: April 10, 2008, 1:03 pm CDT
Posted By: Baxtor
Comment:
Wondering, you are dead on!! I notice myself sitting at a desk all day tending to munch on snacks (vending machine types). However, on the weekends I tend to not snack as I'm busy doing yard work or whatever. My friends who work in construction are all perfect weight, while I've gained some. Age has something to do with it, but I think mostly the stress of the job and not moving around to get rid of the fat.
With America on the way toward a recession and us already being overworked per employee, I don't see my company hiring anyone to help with our workload and reduce our stress. They do have a staff of people that send us worthless emails on how we should exercise and eat right...Blah blah blah. Fire them and hire some help for us in the trenches!
Subject: RE: RE: RE: I wonder...Wondering
With America on the way toward a recession and us already being overworked per employee, I don't see my company hiring anyone to help with our workload and reduce our stress. They do have a staff of people that send us worthless emails on how we should exercise and eat right...Blah blah blah. Fire them and hire some help for us in the trenches!