What Your Workers Weigh

A fair amount has been written recently about how and why companies should enlist in the fight against obesity in America.

The NY Times had this article in last Sunday' paper, featuring examples of companies that work with their employees to help them lose weight. Some seem a little creepy--like the boss who receives weekly exercise regimin updates from employees. (Caveat: it is an executive coaching business.)

Should small biz owners take employees' weight on as a responsibility? Jill Hecht Maxwell wrote this item for Inc.'s August issue highlighting new research from the University of Michigan that makes that case.

Mike Hofman was previously editor of Inc.com and a deputy editor at Inc. magazine, which he joined in 1996. The site was nominated for a National Magazine Award for Digital Media in 2010, and was named the best business website by Folio Magazine. In 2006, Hofman was part of a team of writers nominated for a Webby Award for best business blog. He lives in New York City. @mikehofman