From The Washington Post · · 50s
Lunch Break Culture Shift
Workers report taking fewer breaks as office culture prioritizes visibility over rest.
In brief
Workers report taking fewer breaks as office culture prioritizes visibility over rest. Half of U.S. office workers eat lunch at their desks, with younger employees pressured to stay visible and productive during breaks. Originally reported by The Washington Post.
Lunch Break Culture
Half of U.S. office workers eat lunch at their desks, with only 12 percent going out to lunch with others.
Workplace Pressure
Younger employees feel pressure from bosses to work through lunch to appear productive and visible.
HR Perspective
HR professionals say lunch breaks improve focus and energy when workers step away from work.
Lunch and Learn
Companies using lunch and learn sessions see better employee engagement and productivity.
Personal Experience
Sarah Stern, a Washington, D.C. co-working group founder, says lunch breaks refresh workers and improve daily productivity.
The main idea
Half of U.S. office workers eat lunch at their desks, with younger employees pressured to stay visible and productive during breaks.
