It’s not like we don’t know ways to lose weight. All we lack sometimes is motivation and energy to workout on a daily basis. However, being overweight may lead to several health concerns and affect your productivity in a professional space as well.
Now, a company in China has come up with a one-of-a-kind solution. Insta360, a tech company in the country, has gained a lot of recognition for its incentive-based weight-loss plan for employees. They offer nearly one million yuan (US $140,000) to employees who lose weight as a reward.
The company is based in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. They launched this programme at the beginning of 2023 resulting in 150 staff losing about 800 kg. As a reward, they earned a total of 980,000 yuan (US $ 135,213) in cash bonuses, according to Jiupai News.
As per a report by the South China Morning Post, this unique programme was designed like a weight-loss boot camp and lasted three months. It enrolled 30 employees per session, and reportedly, five camps have been held so far that focused on obese employees. Further, each camp is divided into three groups. Participants were weighed weekly and paid 400 yuan (US$55) for every 0.5 kg they lost on average per group. If any of the members gain weight, the group forfeits the bonus, and everyone faces a 500 yuan fine.
Interestingly, the portal reported that no employee gained weight during these three-month camps. Additionally, breaking them into groups added a moral motivation. Li, a staff member, told the portal, “Creating groups adds a moral dimension for employees. If you don’t slim down, you affect not only your own bonus but also that of your colleagues.”
Li was also part of this programme in November of last year. He was reportedly motivated by both financial incentives and his health concerns. He ran, swam, and played basketball on a daily basis, in addition to eating a restricted diet. As a result, he shed 17.5 kilogrammes and earned 7,410 yuan (US $1,000) by the end of it. He added that after losing weight, he is in excellent shape. His chin is more pointed, and his belly fat has reduced. He feels considerably lighter and is more enthusiastic when playing basketball.
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