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Teamlunchis a great opportunity to connect with colleagues beyondwork.
Taking an hour to bond over non-work-related things allows staff to come back disconnected, refreshed, and happier.
This companyeven used team lunch to evaluate a potential employee.
On the first day of work, many people are nervous about fitting in and meeting new people.
During lunch they can start getting to know each other and discuss additional information about the role.
Some may avoid the business talk and prefer to build personal rapport insteadthats okay too!
Going out to eat can also feel more relaxing, Nangle notes.
Team lunches outside the office have the added benefit of feeling more personal, and people may relax more.
No file cabinets and sterile fluorescent lighting!
Not to mention the affects on our health, like indigestion and malnutrition.
However, bringing employees together for lunch can bring about a positive change.
Research has found that eating meals together can improve productivity and team dynamics.
Informal interactions and conversations can go a long way in promoting collaboration and building better relationships.
Its also confirmed that regular breaks throughout the day are vital for good cognitive processing and creativity refresh.
However, Nangle notes that not everyone might benefit from prioritizing lunch with their team.
Some employees use their lunch time to decompress and step away from the workplace or workplace dynamics.
Prioritizing lunch with the team can take away from their need for self-care.
However, having team lunches from time to time can be a good team-building activity.
Everything considered, an ideal lunch culture in theofficeshould be flexible.
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