The question

Should employers avoid fat people, asks Tim Dowling.

Overweight people miss out on jobs, says report

Overweight people find it harder to get a job than their slimmer counterparts, an online survey of more than 2,000 human resources professionals by the journal Personnel Today suggests.

Staff prove themselves fit for the job

To maintain a healthy workforce, reduce stress levels and lower absenteeism, US-UK company Pharmacy Channel is offering its staff subsidised personal fitness trainers. Liane Katz reports.

Waist disposal

It may seem illogical, but as lunch hours decline, obesity increases. Hugh Wilson examines why workers are getting fatter and suggests some solutions.