Short breaks during work have a positive effect on productivity because it stimulates the brain. About it on radio Sputnik said the expert in the field of corporate culture and gaming communications Olga Cherkashina.
According to her, the distraction from job duties for 5-10 minutes allows you to unwind a little and discuss something with colleagues in an informal setting. “We make the break in order for us to be more comfortable and easier to work in this team. During the break we can discuss some points, and this helps to ensure that all together we are better. Also on the break is an open conversation management and staff,” explained Cherkashin.
However, breaks for a smoke or coffee break is possible only in the case of employment in the sphere of intellectual labor, recognized expert in the field of corporate culture. “If it is about the pipeline that the free smoke on the conveyor it is virtually impossible”, she concluded.
In August 2019, the parties discussed the possibility to cut the pay of employees who smoke. The Ministry of health introduced the programme “Strengthening of workers ‘health” and suggested to employers to take measures against Smoking employees. So, they were asked to evaluate trucapture and material costs from Smoking and reduce tobacco consumption, using financial incentives or penalties. Later in the Ministry of labor has recognized such fines illegal.
