Overweight employees must lose weight to keep jobs   

重庆一公司出台“怪”规定 胖员工3个月须减肥10斤

3个月前，身为“80后”的张山斯，从一家商业杂志辞职，成为重庆一家新成立的传媒公司的员工。这家传媒公司的章程里，有一条“胖子入职后至少减肥10斤”的规定，曾让当时体重已达99公斤的他有些难堪。不过，他在这一规定的督促下坚持锻炼，3个月下来，不但体重减了10斤，也体会到工作之余锻炼健身的重要性。[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.