There’s good reason people have been asking whether we’re facing an obesity crisis in the United States. From an employer standpoint, it’s one of the leading drivers of healthcare costs. So, it’s no surprise employers are turning to workplace wellbeing programs in response to this health and financial crisis to try to control obesity and its related costs.
As employers take on a more active role in the health of their employees, it’s important to remember some best practices surrounding the topic of weight loss in the workplace.