The study was based on surveys of more than 200 office workers at organizations of all sizes across the United States and Canada.Įmployees seek the flexibility to take short breaks on their own terms. Nearly 60% of those surveyed said a well-stocked and comfortable break room would encourage breaks, while 76% said break rooms would allow them to unwind and relieve stress. The research shows that the key to getting employees to step away from their desks to recharge may lie in company break rooms. Additionally, 37% said regular breaks during the day would improve their health. The study also revealed that breaks can combat workplace burnout: 59% of those surveyed said more breaks would improve their work happiness, and 43% said it would boost their personal happiness. The research discovered that one in five employees said guilt is the reason they don’t take any breaks, while 55% said they don’t feel they can leave their desk to take a break. Overall, more than one-quarter of workers didn’t take a break other than for lunch. In 2014, a Staples study found that more than 85% of employees believed taking regular breaks during the day would boost their productivity. Staples has conducted extensive research on employee breaks, and the findings are consistent and eye-opening. Here’s what those studies say about employee breaks and how you can (and should) act on their findings. Research both old and new has found a positive correlation between the ability to take short breaks and employee productivity rates.
If you want to boost your business’s productivity, encourage your employees to step away from their desks every now and then.
EMPLOYEES BREAK ROOM HOW TO
Although you don’t have to pay for employee meal breaks, regular short breaks during a workday count toward an employee’s paid hours worked.To encourage employees to take breaks, provide healthy snacks, allow your team to disconnect, and prioritize a comfortable, positive company culture.
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