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Wales Online
9 hours ago
- Business
- Wales Online
UK workers skipping lunch as 'too much work to do' costing them £1,000 per year
UK workers skipping lunch as 'too much work to do' costing them £1,000 per year A study of 2,000 adults in full or part-time work found over half of those who do take a lunch break typically only use 70 per cent of their allocated time St Pierre launches 'No Tech Zone' Hardworking Britons are, in effect, 'giving away' as much as £29 billion in labour every year simply by not taking full advantage of their lunchtime breaks. A study of 2,000 employees holding either full-time or part-time positions has shown that those who do take a break for lunch generally use just 70 per cent of the time they're given, and those who don't take the entire break often skip it altogether twice a week. For someone working full-time, with an average of 233 workdays in a year and the average full-time salary taken into account, this tallies up to an astonishing £1,012 worth of time each person annually misses out on. Almost 50 per cent confess that it's usually too much work that prevents them from stepping away, whilst others feel pressured to get back to work or see no point when there's barely enough time to go anywhere during their break. More than one-third consider their lunchtime pauses 'too brief', reporting an average length of only 39 minutes per day to refresh themselves. In an effort to restore the sanctity of lunch hours for the British public, St Pierre has established a 'respect zone' in London's Potter's Field Park – an ode to the preciousness of the midday interlude, calling upon Londoners to engage in dining 'avec respect'. Article continues below St Pierre launched 'The Respect Zone' - a Parisian themed pop-up near Tower Bridge (Image: PinPep ) The special area intended to transport office workers to Paris, inviting them to follow the French example of enjoying unhurried and relaxed mealtimes. A spokesperson from St Pierre remarked: "Lunchbreaks shouldn't be a luxury." They added: "Even though life is busy and work is important, we need to remember to take time out for ourselves to really get that break we need – and go back to work energised, refreshed, and satisfied by a delicious meal we were able to properly savour." A fifth of Brits feel that lunchtime rituals are not given the respect they deserve, particularly when compared to European neighbours such as Spain, Italy, and France who are seen as more appreciative of their midday meals. Some Brits skip their lunch break entirely twice a week (Image: PinPep ) Yet, even those who manage to set aside time for lunch often end up multitasking with work-related activities like checking emails or answering calls. For those accustomed to working through their lunch hour, over 20 per cent admit it would be difficult to alter this routine even if they had the chance. This admission comes despite 37 per cent acknowledging that regularly skipping lunch breaks can lead to burnout and negatively impact work performance. Article continues below St. Pierre's spokesperson added: "It's a sad state of affairs that our main break during a long day of work isn't really being treated as one – and that we can't seem to switch off even when given permission. "There's something to be learned from the French here – taking that moment to really unwind and enjoy a delicious meal, without thinking about other things. We're also missing a prime opportunity in our everyday lives to connect with other people over good food and conversation."
Scotsman
11 hours ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Brits ‘waste' £29bn worth of work a YEAR
Workaholic Brits are 'giving away' up to £29 billion worth of work a year – by not taking their full lunchbreaks. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A poll of 2,000 adults in full or part-time employment found that those who have a lunch break typically take only 70 per cent of their allotted time – and those who don't take their full break end up skipping it entirely twice per week. For someone in full-time employment, who works an average of 233 days per year and based on the average full-time salary, this is effectively £1,012 worth of time annually they're forgoing. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Nearly half (46 per cent) say this is because they have 'too much work to do', with other reasons identified as feeling pressured to go back to work (23 per cent) and not seeing the point because they don't have enough time to go anywhere (21 per cent). And more than a third (35 per cent) deemed their lunchbreaks 'too short' – with the average amount of time given to them during a workday only 39 minutes. To give working Brits back their afternoon breaks, bakery brand St Pierre set up a 'respect zone' in Potter's Field Park – paying homage to the sacred lunch break and urging Londoners to 'eat avec respect'. It has been designed to transport lunch-breakers to Paris, encouraging workers to 'do as les Français' – who are notorious for making the most of their slow-paced and leisurely lunches. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A spokesperson from the brand said: 'Lunchbreaks shouldn't be a luxury – and especially not something we feel pressured to forego. 'Even though life is busy and work is important, we need to remember to take time out for ourselves to really get that break we need – and go back to work energised, refreshed, and satisfied by a delicious meal we were able to properly savour.' St Pierre launched 'The Respect Zone' to offer a relaxing escape from the chaos of the working day | Will Ireland/PinPep St Pierre launched 'The Respect Zone' - to give Brits back their afternoon breaks This is clearly needed, as 22 per cent believe we don't respect our midday meal enough in this country, especially compared to others in Europe – with Spain (33 per cent), Italy (28 per cent), and France (27 per cent) the most enviable. Respect was also missing from their employers' attitudes towards this sacred time according to 23 per cent, with four in 10 declaring employers should encourage all staff to take their full lunchbreaks. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But even when those polled do manage to take time for a midday meal, over half (51 per cent) often do something work-related, such as checking emails or answering calls. This may be because 52 per cent admitted they tend to stay at their desks during lunch, even if not doing work – with a popular alternative being mindlessly scrolling through social media (42 per cent). And of those who do work through this period, over a fifth (22 per cent) admitted they would find it hard to break the unhealthy habit if they were given the chance. This revelation comes despite 37 per cent agreeing regularly not taking a lunchbreak can lead to burnout and can negatively affect work performance (28 per cent). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As a result of these non-existent lunchbreaks, food choices also suffer – with 42 per cent rating them as 'average', or worse, according to data. The phenomenon also leads to lunchtime being a solitary affair in the UK, with 38 per cent revealing they typically spend this time alone, despite just under half (46 per cent) saying they would enjoy this time much more if they ate with others. St. Pierre's spokesperson added: 'It's a sad state of affairs that our main break during a long day of work isn't really being treated as one – and that we can't seem to switch off even when given permission. 'There's something to be learned from the French here – taking that moment to really unwind and enjoy a delicious meal, without thinking about other things. 'We're also missing a prime opportunity in our everyday lives to connect with other people over good food and conversation.'
Scotsman
15 hours ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Brits ‘waste' £29bn worth of work a YEAR
Workaholic Brits are 'giving away' up to £29 billion worth of work a year – by not taking their full lunchbreaks. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A poll of 2,000 adults in full or part-time employment found that those who have a lunch break typically take only 70 per cent of their allotted time – and those who don't take their full break end up skipping it entirely twice per week. For someone in full-time employment, who works an average of 233 days per year and based on the average full-time salary, this is effectively £1,012 worth of time annually they're forgoing. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Nearly half (46 per cent) say this is because they have 'too much work to do', with other reasons identified as feeling pressured to go back to work (23 per cent) and not seeing the point because they don't have enough time to go anywhere (21 per cent). And more than a third (35 per cent) deemed their lunchbreaks 'too short' – with the average amount of time given to them during a workday only 39 minutes. To give working Brits back their afternoon breaks, bakery brand St Pierre set up a 'respect zone' in Potter's Field Park – paying homage to the sacred lunch break and urging Londoners to 'eat avec respect'. It has been designed to transport lunch-breakers to Paris, encouraging workers to 'do as les Français' – who are notorious for making the most of their slow-paced and leisurely lunches. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A spokesperson from the brand said: 'Lunchbreaks shouldn't be a luxury – and especially not something we feel pressured to forego. 'Even though life is busy and work is important, we need to remember to take time out for ourselves to really get that break we need – and go back to work energised, refreshed, and satisfied by a delicious meal we were able to properly savour.' St Pierre launched 'The Respect Zone' to offer a relaxing escape from the chaos of the working day | Will Ireland/PinPep St Pierre launched 'The Respect Zone' - to give Brits back their afternoon breaks This is clearly needed, as 22 per cent believe we don't respect our midday meal enough in this country, especially compared to others in Europe – with Spain (33 per cent), Italy (28 per cent), and France (27 per cent) the most enviable. Respect was also missing from their employers' attitudes towards this sacred time according to 23 per cent, with four in 10 declaring employers should encourage all staff to take their full lunchbreaks. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But even when those polled do manage to take time for a midday meal, over half (51 per cent) often do something work-related, such as checking emails or answering calls. This may be because 52 per cent admitted they tend to stay at their desks during lunch, even if not doing work – with a popular alternative being mindlessly scrolling through social media (42 per cent). And of those who do work through this period, over a fifth (22 per cent) admitted they would find it hard to break the unhealthy habit if they were given the chance. This revelation comes despite 37 per cent agreeing regularly not taking a lunchbreak can lead to burnout and can negatively affect work performance (28 per cent). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As a result of these non-existent lunchbreaks, food choices also suffer – with 42 per cent rating them as 'average', or worse, according to data. The phenomenon also leads to lunchtime being a solitary affair in the UK, with 38 per cent revealing they typically spend this time alone, despite just under half (46 per cent) saying they would enjoy this time much more if they ate with others. St. Pierre's spokesperson added: 'It's a sad state of affairs that our main break during a long day of work isn't really being treated as one – and that we can't seem to switch off even when given permission. 'There's something to be learned from the French here – taking that moment to really unwind and enjoy a delicious meal, without thinking about other things.
Scotsman
15 hours ago
- General
- Scotsman
Top 20 most annoying passenger habits revealed!
To help people become more considerate passengers, Tempcover has launched a Passenger Prince online theory test | Anthony Devlin/PinPep Complaining, blocking the mirrors and reaching for the invisible brake are among the most frustrating passenger behaviours. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A study of 2,000 drivers revealed throwing wrappers around the car and fiddling with the radio were other top 20 pet peeves when ferrying people from A to B. Along with watching loud videos on their phone, popping their feet on the dashboard and shouting out warnings about cars pulling out in front to make sure they have seen them. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It also emerged 17 per cent of women think their partner's an annoying passenger and 'backseat driver', despite 69 per cent of men claiming they're a good one. As a result, 43 per cent of couples admitted their car trips regularly end in arguments, with 19 per cent then not speaking for a period of time. However, 62 per cent of men prefer taking the driver's seat in a relationship, with 45 per cent believing they are better drivers than their partners, and 42 per cent stating they enjoy being in control. Although 32 per cent of men admit this changes when they want to have a drink and encourage their partner to be designated driver. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Marc Pell, managing director for Tempcover, a temporary insurance provider which commissioned the research and is now taking bookings for the world's first Passenger lessons from PSM Driving School, said: 'There's never been formal guidance on how to be a good passenger, and that can lead to real tension, especially between couples. 'But we're hoping some passenger lessons will help people rethink their passenger habits and improve the in-car dynamic. 'Our research shows that in many relationships, men do most of the driving but this is a way to flip the usual driving roles - letting a partner take the wheel so they can learn to be a princely co-pilot, letting go and discovering the joy of being chauffeured.' PSM Driving School helps people identify the problematic passenger traits they might not realise they display | Anthony Devlin/PinPep Poor passenger etiquette can knock a driver's confidence Other passenger frustrations revealed by the poll included having loud phone conversations (31 per cent) and being inaccurate with directions (25 per cent). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad While 25 per cent also have to bite their tongue when passengers actively touch the steering wheel, or other car parts. Of the men who prefer to be behind the wheel when going somewhere with their partner, 15 per cent don't like their partner's driving. And for 20 per cent of men, they do the driving as part of their agreed-upon couple 'chore split', according to the figures. The study also revealed that the impact of a bad passenger results in 42 per cent of women feeling on edge, while 19 per cent said it gives them anxiety about getting behind the wheel again. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad While two thirds (63 per cent) of women find backseat drivers patronising. Paul Middleton, owner and driving instructor at PSM Driving School, said: "Poor passenger etiquette can really knock a driver's confidence - especially in relationships. 'From backseat driving to constant complaints, it's often the little habits that make journeys more stressful than they need to be. 'We're excited to offer lessons from our professional driving instructors, helping people unlearn unhelpful behaviours and become passengers who support, not stress out the person behind the wheel.' It follows research that seven in ten men think they are a good passenger | Anthony Devlin/PinPep Top 20 annoying passenger habits:
Scotsman
15 hours ago
- General
- Scotsman
Top 20 most annoying passenger habits revealed!
To help people become more considerate passengers, Tempcover has launched a Passenger Prince online theory test | Anthony Devlin/PinPep Complaining, blocking the mirrors and reaching for the invisible brake are among the most frustrating passenger behaviours. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A study of 2,000 drivers revealed throwing wrappers around the car and fiddling with the radio were other top 20 pet peeves when ferrying people from A to B. Along with watching loud videos on their phone, popping their feet on the dashboard and shouting out warnings about cars pulling out in front to make sure they have seen them. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It also emerged 17 per cent of women think their partner's an annoying passenger and 'backseat driver', despite 69 per cent of men claiming they're a good one. As a result, 43 per cent of couples admitted their car trips regularly end in arguments, with 19 per cent then not speaking for a period of time. However, 62 per cent of men prefer taking the driver's seat in a relationship, with 45 per cent believing they are better drivers than their partners, and 42 per cent stating they enjoy being in control. Although 32 per cent of men admit this changes when they want to have a drink and encourage their partner to be designated driver. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Marc Pell, managing director for Tempcover, a temporary insurance provider which commissioned the research and is now taking bookings for the world's first Passenger lessons from PSM Driving School, said: 'There's never been formal guidance on how to be a good passenger, and that can lead to real tension, especially between couples. 'But we're hoping some passenger lessons will help people rethink their passenger habits and improve the in-car dynamic. 'Our research shows that in many relationships, men do most of the driving but this is a way to flip the usual driving roles - letting a partner take the wheel so they can learn to be a princely co-pilot, letting go and discovering the joy of being chauffeured.' PSM Driving School helps people identify the problematic passenger traits they might not realise they display | Anthony Devlin/PinPep Poor passenger etiquette can knock a driver's confidence Other passenger frustrations revealed by the poll included having loud phone conversations (31 per cent) and being inaccurate with directions (25 per cent). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad While 25 per cent also have to bite their tongue when passengers actively touch the steering wheel, or other car parts. Of the men who prefer to be behind the wheel when going somewhere with their partner, 15 per cent don't like their partner's driving. And for 20 per cent of men, they do the driving as part of their agreed-upon couple 'chore split', according to the figures. The study also revealed that the impact of a bad passenger results in 42 per cent of women feeling on edge, while 19 per cent said it gives them anxiety about getting behind the wheel again. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad While two thirds (63 per cent) of women find backseat drivers patronising. Paul Middleton, owner and driving instructor at PSM Driving School, said: "Poor passenger etiquette can really knock a driver's confidence - especially in relationships. 'From backseat driving to constant complaints, it's often the little habits that make journeys more stressful than they need to be. 'We're excited to offer lessons from our professional driving instructors, helping people unlearn unhelpful behaviours and become passengers who support, not stress out the person behind the wheel.' It follows research that seven in ten men think they are a good passenger | Anthony Devlin/PinPep Top 20 annoying passenger habits: Making a mess Throwing food wrappers on the floor Complaining about the driving Shouting out warnings to the driver Putting feet on the dashboard Blocking the mirrors Telling the driver to go faster or slower Eating crumbly, loud or smelly food without my permission Screaming/ gasping if they think the driver is braking late / hasn't seen something Changing the song/ radio station without asking Changing the volume of the radio without asking Talking on the phone loudly Watching loud videos on their phone Adjusting the temperature in the car without asking Getting directions wrong Touching the steering wheel/other car parts Talking about what they would have done differently Stepping on the invisible brake on their side of the car Opening/closing the window Clutching onto their seatbelt/ seat/ handle with their eyes closed
