Diversity and inclusion efforts have been deemed non-negotiable for companies looking to retain valuable members of their workforce. But the positive outcomes of this trend has yet to reach plus-size workers — and it may be impacting their job security.
According to a recent report from Within Health, an app that offers remote treatment for those suffering from eating disorders, 61% of larger bodied employees felt like their size made them miss out on a promotion, 41% felt they didn’t get a raise and 39% felt they were laid off because of bias at work. As a result, over one in 10 plus-size workers said their decision to quit their job was linked to their body.
