A Lunch Break Time and Its Impact on Employees Health, Performance and Stress on Work
Saifullah Hakro
Department of Management Sciences, University of Okara, Pakistan.
Arif Jameel
School of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Abid Hussain
School of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Muhammad Shahzad Aslam *
School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xiamen University Malaysia, Sepang, Selangor, 43900, Malaysia.
Waris Ali Khan
Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, KK, 88400, Sabah, Malaysia.
Saiqa Sadiq
School of Government, University of Utara Malaysia.
Asma Nisar
Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, KK, 88400, Sabah, Malaysia.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
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.
Keywords: Lunchtime, employee’s physical health, mental health, performance, stress