Taking a lunch break during work is essential for maintaining physical and mental balance
According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), Brazilians work an average of 39 hours a week, a workload higher than the world average (38.2 hours). People work most of their waking hours, taking breaks like lunch time an almost sacred moment.
According to a survey conducted by Up Brasil, to detect behaviors when working from home, 79% of workers prefer to prepare meals at home during office hours. 21% choose to order delivery for convenience and convenience.
“Just as it’s difficult to separate your professional life from your personal life, it’s no different when it comes to health. Many work-related factors can impact an employee’s well-being, and how they spend their lunch break is a great example of this Companies and human resources must respect and encourage the break, helping to maintain mental health and adequate nutrition”, senior director of culture and DHO of Up Brasil, Marinildes Queiroz.
Respecting the lunch time is essential
Food is one of the main health options that can guarantee a better quality of life, as well as bringing physical and mental benefits. Poor nutrition is a risk factor for cardiovascular problems, for example, responsible for around 400,000 deaths a year in Brazil, according to the Ministry of Health.
The expert maintains that companies are allies in raising awareness. “For people who are already looking for quality food, it is up to contractors to offer benefits that help in this process. They can help companies motivate their employees to adopt a more balanced lifestyle,” he comments.
For Marinildes, “the role of meal vouchers and meal vouchers, for example, goes far beyond a financial issue. It is about offering a wide variety of food and meal choices, allowing flexibility in use and access to different chains of supermarkets and restaurants”.
According to the expert, promote internal debates and campaigns on the importance of lunchtime and its impact on health is an important tool to raise awareness among people to take an adequate food break. It is also up to companies to make help available to nutritionists in their corporate health plans to provide adequate guidance for each choice.
“Dietary changes should also be at the center of attention of human resources when addressing this issue among their employees. After many reflections caused by the challenges of recent years, it is no longer possible to leave aside individuality, health and quality of life at work. Commitment to the role, satisfaction with the company and productivity at work directly depend on the well-being of the employee”, concludes Marinildes Queiroz.
Source: Terra
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