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Scenario: You’re the boss. Your bottom line is being squeezed and you want maximum productivity from your workers. Do you try to keep the staff from going off site for lunch?
Answer: No. Even encourage them to go to lunch off site.
Why: Let the staff unwind. Strategic breaks are important, and studies show that having at least one good friendship at work provides enormous benefits in job satisfaction. Let your staff connect with one another over a relaxed lunch.