Virtual working has boomed in our post-pandemic world. Popular B2B apps like Zoom and Google Teams have redefined remote working and virtual collaboration. This new virtual corporate world provides new opportunities for employers and individuals alike on the quest for more inclusive workplaces.
There are various benefits to this new style of working right from the interview stage. For example, virtual interviewing provides an opportunity for plus-size women to avoid being overlooked in certain roles, particularly in the fashion industry. According to research from LinkedIn in 2018, almost a quarter of all plus-size employees believe that they have been passed over for a job or a promotion because of their weight.
British employees who are considered obese earn £1,940 less than non-obese counterparts. It’s difficult to judge a candidate based on their weight over a computer screen thus reducing ‘image bias’ and with flexible working becoming the norm, there’s less chance of an employee feeling ostracised by colleagues due to their size.