Obesity penalty: appearance still weighs heavily on hiring
Los nuevos medicamentos antiobesidad ofrecen una oportunidad inédita para medir cuánto pesan las apariencias en el mercado laboral. Si una persona pierde peso pero mantiene prácticamente intactos su currículo, su experiencia y sus capacidades, cualquier cambio en sus opciones de empleo obliga a mirar también al seleccionador. La penalización por obesidad ya no habla sólo de salarios: también de…
Researchers are studying the impact of appearance on hiring decisions, particularly with the rise of obesity medications like GLP-1. These treatments can lead to significant weight loss, allowing researchers to measure the "obesity penalty," which refers to the economic and social disadvantages associated with excess weight, such as lower hiring chances and lower earnings.
A study in Denmark found that GLP-1 treatment reduced long-term absenteeism by 17.3%, but didn't change employment, income, or labor market participation over four years. Consultancies like Korn Ferry and Robert Half are working to reduce subjective bias in hiring, recommending that companies focus on objective requirements and observable competencies rather than personal preferences or perceptions.
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