A new survey from Right Management shows that less than half of American workers leave their desks to eat lunch — a sign of the pressure to produce:
Do you take a break for lunch at work?
Yes, almost always 47%
Yes, but usually stay at my desk 20%
Only from time to time 19%
Seldom, if ever 13%
“Has the true lunch break become the exception rather than the rule?” asked John Copeland, Vice President Client Services of Right Management. “We know employees are currently under a great deal of pressure, but skipping lunch or being reluctant to take a break during the work day is not a good way to deal with it. On the contrary, taking time away from one’s desk for lunch may go a long way toward relieving stress and boosting energy.”