According to a new poll by Reed Employment, eight out of 10 workers take less than 30 minutes for lunch. The poll also found that 44% eat at their desk every day.

For 55% of respondents, there was no culture of taking a lunch break at their workplace.

Catherine Maskell, brand manager for Reed Employment, said: “A picture of office life is emerging from our research that is unhealthy and unproductive. While long working hours are fast becoming the norm in most offices, the failure to take regular breaks is bad for employees’  health, productivity and safety. Workers need to shake off the guilt but equally bosses need to actively encourage their staff to get out in the fresh air during the day, take some exercise or socialise with colleagues. In doing so, they will end up with a healthier, happier and more productive workforce.”