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A Lunch Break Time and Its Impact on Employees Health, Performance and Stress on Work

Saifullah Hakro, Arif Jameel, Abid Hussain, Muhammad Shahzad Aslam, Waris Ali Khan, Saiqa Sadiq, Asma Nisar

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · pp. 84–97 · Published 27 Jul 2021

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i38B32102

Abstract

Employees’ health, performance, and stress problem have become a major issue in today’s workplace globally. These problems are linked to various factors. In this study, we contributed the rationality of having a one-hour lunch break at the workplace. Drawing on extant literature, we developed a theoretical model in this study. The results showed a positive impact on employees’ health, performance and reduced stress at work if the favorable one-hour lunch break is practiced. The study also gives support to prevent absenteeism, improve job satisfaction, and employees' positive attitude towards work.

Lunchtime employee’s physical health mental health performance stress

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