Comments on: Whole Foods: weigh less, pay less?

By: Mr. Hyde

Mr. Hyde — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:22:07 +0000

If they were denying discounts to employees who didn’t meet certain health criteria it would be discrimination. Offering additional discounts to employees who try to improve their health I view as a win-win incentive.

It’s better for the employee, as (s)he is encouraged to get healthier while saving money in the process, and in addition to reducing the companies health care costs I can see it having a positive impact on the impression their employees make on customers if they appear lean and healthy as opposed to overweight or reeking of tobacco smoke.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:25:38 +0000

I think it is a great idea. It is optional, it sounds like, so they aren’t forcing any of their employees to take part. Those that are up for it can do it. I don’t know what can be wrong with encouraging people to become more health-minded!

By: Jason1972

Jason1972 — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:04:16 +0000

Positive incentives are a good thing. BMI is a horsecrap measure of anything however, they should change that to something that is more scientifically accurate like body composition testing.

By: Rob

Rob — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:56:23 +0000

I think the only people who are screaming are those that have health or weight problems of their own making, but prefer to blame everyone but themselves. It’s easier to complain than change bad habits. Food manufacurers have dupped us for years adding chemical ingredients and high fructose corn syrup which made over consumption of calories and dangerous foods way too easy. We know better now. Time to take responsibility for your health. I applaud WF.

I also hear pro-union groups strike out about this because WF isn’t union. I don’t know what this has to do with a pro-union argument except they would love them to have all the bad press they can get.

By: Annie

Annie — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:47:56 +0000

I think it is a great idea!