Get the Skinny on Obesity Costs
"Get the Skinny on Obesity," and downloadable e-book, was recently published by Ira S. Wolfe, founder of Success Performance Solutions and author of The Perfect Labor Storm.
With health care costs rising and waistlines expanding, Wolfe has compiled dozens of obesity-related facts highlighting the impact obesity has on workplace productivity and business profits.
To receive a free copy of "Get the Skinny on Obesity", email success@super-solutions.com.
Below are just a few of the many facts included in the e-book.
Fact #116
Obese employees are twice as likely to be absent 14 or more times per year. Source: HR Magazine, March 2004
Fact #117
Paid sick leave associated with obesity costs employers an estimated $2.4 billion per year. Source: HR Magazine, March 2004
Fact #118
25% of obese workers under-perform because of infirmities related to their weight. Source: HR Magazine, March 2004
Fact #119
Obesity is associated with 39 million lost work days. Source: HR Magazine, March 2004
