A report released Monday by the Northeast Business Group on Health says that the prevalence and cost of obesity make it one of the top health challenges for employers, and then they need a plan for dealing with its impact. “Weight Control and the Workplace” says employees should be included in the designing and implementing of obesity-fighting programs, which work better when customized to a population.
The majority of employers questioned by the NEBGH cite “employees’ poor health habits” as one of their top three obstacles to maintaining affordable health coverage. Efforts to improve population health include comprehensive wellness programs, on-site exercise offerings and healthier cafeteria options, but many particularly struggle when it comes to weight management.
