Purpose - This study aims to examine the impact of applicant weight and sex, job type and employer attitudes on employee screening decisions. Design/methodology/approach – Participants rated one of four job applicants on their hiring suitability for four different entry-level jobs with high or...

Purpose – This study aims to examine the impact of applicant weight and sex, job type and employer attitudes on employee screening decisions. Design/methodology/approach – Participants rated one of four job applicants on their hiring suitability for four different entry‐level jobs with...