Addressing Obesity in the Workplace Challenges and Strategies for Inclusion

Kate and Isaiah Living Large · Apr 2, 2025 · 31m

Obesity is often misunderstood in the workplace, impacting everything from hiring and promotions to workplace culture and accessibility. In this episode, we explore the challenges that employees with obesity face and discuss ways employers can create more inclusive and supportive environments.

We dive into:

🏢 How weight bias and discrimination show up at work

⚖️ Workplace policies that impact employees with obesity

🪑 The importance of accessibility in office spaces

💡 What employers and coworkers can do to support inclusivity

Using insights from Obesity Canada, we unpack the realities of…