Eat! 4 Reasons To Promote Productivity
Marie Raperto, The Hiring HubEat and be more productive at work. According to a study by TORK, skipping lunch or working at your desk may seem productive at the time but it could be affecting your work and it's up the employers/managers to help you break this habit.Don't be one of the 22% of managers who think employees who take lunch aren't hardworking or one of the 38% of employees who don't feel encouraged by the companies to take lunch breaks. Be one of the 90% of employees that stated they felt refreshed and ready to get back to work after a proper lunch break.If you are a manager:
- Lead by example. Take a proper lunch break. This will show your employees that it is ok to do this.
- Talk about taking a lunch break. Eighty-one percent of respondents to this survey said that taking a lunch break gave them the desire to be an active member of their team/company. It can also relieve stress and increase creativity.
- Offer incentives. Who doesn't want to be rewarded? You can also offer classes in stress relief, organization etc. to help employees leave their desks.
- Redesign your break room. Make it comfortable so employees want to go there.
Workers need a break and so do you. Give it a try and see if you are more productive!
