Employee health

The Health and Safety Executive provides guidelines about the affects of fatigue in the workplace

Surveys undertaken by the Health and Safety at Work Executive show that the risk of accidents for staff is especially high twice during the day. Once before lunch and once before it's time to go home - when the energy in the body begins to run out. To alleviate the problem of absenteeism in the workplace due to ill-health, it makes good economic send to make sure that staff have a regular midday meal and stay healthy.


The importance of nutrition


The employee Energy Report, 2001 Energise Nutrition Ltd.

"A healthy, energetic, alert, clear thinking employee works more efficiently and will be more productive in the long term."
"Companies that invest in their employees' health, wellness and lifestyle today, secure the success of their company's future."

"Many millions of working days are lost through ill health … a healthy employee is like to take less time off sick and be more productive and energetic while at work."


The Eurest Lunchtime Report, 2000

"British workers are working harder than ever, and good midday refreshment provides the fuel for a productive day."

"There is nothing wrong with working hard, but in order to work hard, we need good food and time to enjoy it."


Lunchtime Market Dynamics, Datamonitor 2000

Medical experts continue to advise us that a midday break is essential in order to function efficiently and effectively throughout the working afternoon."

"Many workers feel that they do not have time to take a proper lunch break."

"An increasing number of consumers are forced to lunch on-the-go as they travel to meetings or between offices."