Comments on: Weight & the Workplace: 43 Percent Gaining Lbs. Over Economic Anxiety http://thehiringsite.careerbuilder.com/2009/05/04/weight-the-workplace-43-percent-gaining-lbs-over-economic-anxiety/ A Community for Hiring Professionals - Attract, Engage & Retain Your #1 Asset Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:50:59 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Robert Walz http://thehiringsite.careerbuilder.com/2009/05/04/weight-the-workplace-43-percent-gaining-lbs-over-economic-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-1926 Robert Walz Mon, 11 May 2009 23:45:46 +0000 http://thehiringsite.careerbuilder.com/?p=3626#comment-1926 I formerly lived in North Dakota and do keep up with State activities. They are seeking employees and anyone that is unemployed should research what is available. A State contact is: Sheila Messer Customer Service Representative Job Service North Dakota 701-328-5001 TTY: 1-800-366-6888 smesser@nd.gov I formerly lived in North Dakota and do keep up with State activities. They are seeking employees and anyone that is unemployed should research what is available. A State contact is:
Sheila Messer
Customer Service Representative
Job Service North Dakota
701-328-5001
TTY: 1-800-366-6888
smesser@nd.gov

]]> By: Laura Johnson http://thehiringsite.careerbuilder.com/2009/05/04/weight-the-workplace-43-percent-gaining-lbs-over-economic-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-1921 Laura Johnson Thu, 07 May 2009 20:33:40 +0000 http://thehiringsite.careerbuilder.com/?p=3626#comment-1921 I strongly support employers offering health and wellness initiatives. Companies are demanding more of their employees by requiring longer shifts, at sedentary jobs. This contributes to stress related illnesses and obesity. Health and wellness programs don't have to be a huge investment to make an impact; offer discounts at a health club or sponsor a team charity walk/run. Our nation depends on it! I strongly support employers offering health and wellness initiatives. Companies are demanding more of their employees by requiring longer shifts, at sedentary jobs. This contributes to stress related illnesses and obesity. Health and wellness programs don’t have to be a huge investment to make an impact; offer discounts at a health club or sponsor a team charity walk/run. Our nation depends on it!

]]> By: Mary Beth Smith http://thehiringsite.careerbuilder.com/2009/05/04/weight-the-workplace-43-percent-gaining-lbs-over-economic-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-1917 Mary Beth Smith Tue, 05 May 2009 15:42:53 +0000 http://thehiringsite.careerbuilder.com/?p=3626#comment-1917 I'm surprised that lengthy commutes are not referenced as a cause for weight gain. Not only are you spending a great deal of time sitting, you're also chewing up (sorry for the pun...) time that could be used for walking or some other kind of physical activity. Interesting point about weight relating to productivity... If you have an already sedentary job, and no other underlying health issues that are exacerbatd by weight gain, it shouldn't matter. However, if you have a job that requires a lot of mobility, such as outside sales, or other jobs that keep you on your feet and moving around, I think it definitely has the potential to affect productivity. Additionally, if you have (or develop) health conditions related to excess weight, such as diabetes, for instance, which can be accompanied by sluggishness, that could certainly affect productivity. At any rate, it's MY responsibility to monitor my wellness. My company makes health insurance available to me, but it's up to ME to follow the medical advice I receive from the clinicians. Interesting topic - Looking forward to the discussion! I’m surprised that lengthy commutes are not referenced as a cause for weight gain. Not only are you spending a great deal of time sitting, you’re also chewing up (sorry for the pun…) time that could be used for walking or some other kind of physical activity.

Interesting point about weight relating to productivity… If you have an already sedentary job, and no other underlying health issues that are exacerbatd by weight gain, it shouldn’t matter. However, if you have a job that requires a lot of mobility, such as outside sales, or other jobs that keep you on your feet and moving around, I think it definitely has the potential to affect productivity.

Additionally, if you have (or develop) health conditions related to excess weight, such as diabetes, for instance, which can be accompanied by sluggishness, that could certainly affect productivity.

At any rate, it’s MY responsibility to monitor my wellness. My company makes health insurance available to me, but it’s up to ME to follow the medical advice I receive from the clinicians.

Interesting topic – Looking forward to the discussion!

]]> By: Amy Chulik http://thehiringsite.careerbuilder.com/2009/05/04/weight-the-workplace-43-percent-gaining-lbs-over-economic-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-1916 Amy Chulik Tue, 05 May 2009 15:23:05 +0000 http://thehiringsite.careerbuilder.com/?p=3626#comment-1916 Thanks for the comment, Michael. Glad you enjoyed the information! And Laurie, I didn't delve into that subject in the post, but it's a good point that you bring up -- I'm curious to see what others' stance is on this. I updated the post and invite others to comment on this aspect of employee health... Thanks for the comment, Michael. Glad you enjoyed the information!

And Laurie, I didn’t delve into that subject in the post, but it’s a good point that you bring up — I’m curious to see what others’ stance is on this. I updated the post and invite others to comment on this aspect of employee health…

]]> By: Emily http://thehiringsite.careerbuilder.com/2009/05/04/weight-the-workplace-43-percent-gaining-lbs-over-economic-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-1915 Emily Tue, 05 May 2009 15:18:07 +0000 http://thehiringsite.careerbuilder.com/?p=3626#comment-1915 You lost me at the Grilled Cheese sandwiches! You lost me at the Grilled Cheese sandwiches!

]]> By: laurie ruettimann http://thehiringsite.careerbuilder.com/2009/05/04/weight-the-workplace-43-percent-gaining-lbs-over-economic-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-1914 laurie ruettimann Tue, 05 May 2009 04:21:14 +0000 http://thehiringsite.careerbuilder.com/?p=3626#comment-1914 I don't believe companies have any business in wellness. Your weight has no relation to your productivity. http://www.tcbreview.com/soundings-mar09.php#soundings3 Do you run a daycare or a profitable business? Does your CEO talk about earnings or BMI numbers? I don’t believe companies have any business in wellness. Your weight has no relation to your productivity.

http://www.tcbreview.com/soundings-mar09.php#soundings3

Do you run a daycare or a profitable business? Does your CEO talk about earnings or BMI numbers?

]]> By: Michael Long http://thehiringsite.careerbuilder.com/2009/05/04/weight-the-workplace-43-percent-gaining-lbs-over-economic-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-1913 Michael Long Tue, 05 May 2009 00:59:17 +0000 http://thehiringsite.careerbuilder.com/?p=3626#comment-1913 So... are you saying that weight loss companies need to gear up for the end of the recession? ;-) That's pretty interesting information. Thanks for sharing! Looking forward, Michael So… are you saying that weight loss companies need to gear up for the end of the recession? ;-)

That’s pretty interesting information. Thanks for sharing!

Looking forward,
Michael

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