Overweight employees must lose weight to keep jobs   

重慶一公司出臺“怪”規定 胖員工3個月須減肥10斤

3個月前，身為“80后”的張山斯，從一家商業雜志辭職，成為重慶一家新成立的傳媒公司的員工。這家傳媒公司的章程里，有一條“胖子入職后至少減肥10斤”的規定，曾讓當時體重已達99公斤的他有些難堪。不過，他在這一規定的督促下堅持鍛煉，3個月下來，不但體重減了10斤，也體會到工作之余鍛煉健身的重要性。[查看全文]

(ECNS) -- A newly established media company in southwest China's Chongqing municipality has ordered overweight employees to lose at least 5 kg in three months or they will be fired, the Xi'an Evening News reported on Tuesday.

The regulation was introduced by Deng Bo, a partner of the company, who has lost 10 kg in four months.

The rule is designed to make overweight employees pay attention to their health and achieve a balance between work and life, said Deng, who himself faced health risks brought on by an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise.

An employee at the company named Zhang Shansi weighed 99 kg three months ago. Since the regulation was passed, the first thing he does every day at the office is jog on a treadmill for at least five minutes.

Zhang said he has successfully lost 10 kg in three months and formed a habit of exercising.

The regulation made me realize that it's essential for us to manage our time and pay attention to our health, Zhang added.

Hu Hao, head of the company, said staying healthy and "having a good figure" is a way of promoting yourself.