Can taking weight-loss drugs help you get hired? Yes, if you're a woman.
Summary
New research shows that unemployed women who take GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are more likely to find a job and have higher marriage or cohabitation rates after 18 months. However, these drugs do not seem to help women who already have jobs get promoted or earn more money.Key Facts
- Women taking GLP-1 drugs saw a 27% increase in employment after 18 months compared to those who wanted the drugs but did not use them.
- Marriage and cohabitation rates rose by 29% for women after 18 months of GLP-1 use.
- The study found no evidence that GLP-1 drugs helped employed women get raises or promotions.
- The "female obesity penalty" means heavier women often earn less and face more job discrimination.
- GLP-1 drugs help reduce visible body weight, which seems to improve job prospects mainly by affecting hiring decisions.
- Early users of GLP-1 drugs tend to be financially better off, raising questions about unequal access.
- The research suggests weight-loss medication might influence social and economic treatment of women but also raises concerns about using medical treatment to address discrimination.
- By the end of 2024, 6% of women had started GLP-1 medication to lose weight, including 9% of women with a history of obesity.
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