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Office Workers Cut Lunch Breaks and Gym Visits as Work Loads Increase

globaltelconews-admin by globaltelconews-admin
31 January, 2011
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Cutting visits to the gym, taking shorter lunch breaks and working harder to cover staff shortages are some of the ways that office workers are responding to pressures at work, according to a survey from Business Environment (BE), the leading serviced office provider.

The survey asked 3000 UK office workers about their working conditions and attitudes: it revealed that 31% had felt pressure to work harder and take shorter lunch breaks because of the current economic climate or due to staff cuts: amongst graduate trainees, this figure rose to 43%. Over half of those surveyed (56%) said they took less than 30 minutes for lunch, and 18% said that they usually worked through their lunch break.

The survey highlighted some considerable differences across industry sectors: 38% of respondents in the banking and insurance sector enjoyed an hours break, whilst 35% of those in the catering industry said they never took a lunch hour.

It also appears that most UK workers fail to claim back the expenses that they incur in office time. 60% said they did not claim back money that they had spent on team drinks: 50% of employees in the promotions, charity and travel/leisure sectors didnt claim back the cost of taxi fares that they had used for work. Most workers (58%) said that they didnt make an expenses claim because they had lost the receipts or didnt make time to complete a claim form. Interestingly, almost 42% of the respondents said they had not made a claim because they had no clear explanation of what was eligible and how to make a claim from their employers.

Whilst some employees may not claim the expenses owed to them, the survey also showed that many had no concerns about using office facilities for personal use. 71% thought it acceptable to use an office phone to make personal calls (rising to 84% among the legal sector and 90% for the PR, marketing and advertising industries). Using the Internet for personal use (particularly for online shopping) whilst at work was regarded as acceptable by 54% of the surveys participants.

It also seems that using the Internet to look for a new job during working hours is part of the office life. Over 60% said they would do so, but only during lunchtime or if their boss couldnt see what they were doing. However, 38% thought that it was just too risky and wouldnt consider it at all.

Business Environments marketing manager, Steve Moore who commissioned the survey commented: The survey has produced some real insights into the challenges facing UK business today. Its apparent that the current economic climate is already having an impact on some employees who are now working longer and harder as a result. Interestingly, in recent months, weve noticed that more clients are taking advantage of the free fruit baskets at our centres. Weve also seen a sharp rise in the number of our clients using their free employee membership of our on-site gym facilities. As a result, were will be looking to add gym facilities at more of our locations this year.

Steve also commented that BE planned to repeat the survey in six months time and again at the end of this year. It will be fascinating to compare results from the three surveys he said, adding Im very much looking forward to seeing how organisations meet these challenges, the impact they have on their employees and finding out which industry sectors that have adapted most effectively.

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