Weight Loss Incentives and Weight Bias in the Workplace

At least one-third of employers plan to offer a reward or penalty to encourage employees to reduce their BMI.

This white paper, derived from a presentation given by Dr. Rebecca Puhl and Dr. Jennifer Lovejoy, discusses weight bias, reviews well-known examples of employers who offer incentives tied to BMI, and offers practical strategies to promote a supportive worksite environment. 

You will learn: 

• Why incentives tied to weight loss can lead to weight bias

• The prevalence of weight bias in the worksite 

• Best practices to create a supportive worksite environment