NSW: Coffee breaks costly to business survey

AAP General News (Australia)
01-19-2001
NSW: Coffee breaks costly to business survey

A new survey shows employees are taking their time when having coffee breaks, despite
an estimated cost to business of $12 million a year.

An internet survey by recruitment agency Morgan & Banks indicates most Australian workers
spend more than half an hour on tea and coffee breaks during the working day.

Director JOHN BANKS says productivity losses caused by coffee breaks could affect the
profitability of business.

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