We live in an era of multitasking where productivity is key. Factoring in post-recession battered psyches, you can see why people might think eating at your desk at work is a good career move. On the contrary, eating lunch at work can negatively affect your productivity and social standing in the office. Pacific Office Automation has provided four reasons to stop eating at your desk at work.
1. Your brain needs a break. Multiple studies show that multitasking is actually counterproductive. Our brains are hardwired to perform one task at a time. If we attempt to do too many things at once, it takes more time to complete tasks and mistakes are made.
2. It is distracting to those around you. In today's open office layouts, we work closely with others. The smells, sounds and sights of other people eating distracts co-workers, bringing down the whole team's productivity. You may not think that egg salad sandwich odor or soup slurping is offensive or distracting to others, but your coworkers might.
3. It is better for your health. Countless studies have shown eating mindlessly leads to excess calorie consumption. Plus, wolfing down food takes the pleasure out of eating. Plus, think of all of the crumbs that end up in your keyboard!
4. It will make you feel happier in your job. Eating lunch at your desk, can create the feeling that you are chained to your job, which can lead to resentment and feeling burnt out. Taking a lunch offers you the mental break from your work tasks while giving you a recharge to feel more human and less like a multi-tasking machine.
At Pacific Office Automation, we know productivity and multi-tasking are essential in an office setting, which is why we specialize in providing custom workflow solutions that boost office productivity without taking a toll on the employees. For more information on how automated workflow systems can keep your employees happy and your bottom line growing, contact us today.