Dear Folks, I have one question, Employees get one hour break for lunch. Is employees sleeping at that hour acceptable? Kindly advice me on this. I am working as an Asst HR Manager. Vidhya
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Dear Vidhya,
Have you checked the dictionary meaning of the "break"? Break means a brief rest, as from work. The rest can be with sleep or without sleep. Therefore, why anyone should have objection if someone sleeps during the official break is not understood. In fact, a siesta is good for health too. Check the following link: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/spain/9458799/Spanish-scientists-prove-the-siesta-is-good-for-you-and-issue-guidelines-for-a-perfect-nap.html
In countries like Spain or Italy, siesta is officially permitted. Click the following link to refer to the details: Siesta: The Little Nap with a Big History - SlumberWise
As long as a siesta rejuvenates a person, everything is fine. However, it should not create drowsiness.
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Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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8220Have you checked the dictionary meaning of the "break"? Break means a brief rest, as from work. The rest can be with sleep or without sleep. Therefore, why anyone should have objection if someone sleeps during the official break is not understood. In fact, a siesta is good for health too. Check the following link: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/spain/9458799/Spanish-scientists-prove-the-siesta-is-good-for-you-and-issue-guidelines-for-a-perfect-nap.html
In countries like Spain or Italy, siesta is officially permitted. Click the following link to refer to the details: Siesta: The Little Nap with a Big History - SlumberWise
As long as a siesta rejuvenates a person, everything is fine. However, it should not create drowsiness.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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Hi Vidhya,
I agree with Dinesh that it is alright if the employee sleeps during the lunch break as long as he/she does not exceed the break time duration. It is up to the employee on how to spend the break timing. However, if there is any employee who may be sleeping at the desk, it is also true that this may give a bad impression to customers or to the management visiting the floor. In front-end customer service-oriented areas like banks, supermarkets, etc., this may seem awkward. So, you could advise the employee not to sleep at the workplace/site and to choose any other area for the purpose.
From India, Bengaluru
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I agree with Dinesh that it is alright if the employee sleeps during the lunch break as long as he/she does not exceed the break time duration. It is up to the employee on how to spend the break timing. However, if there is any employee who may be sleeping at the desk, it is also true that this may give a bad impression to customers or to the management visiting the floor. In front-end customer service-oriented areas like banks, supermarkets, etc., this may seem awkward. So, you could advise the employee not to sleep at the workplace/site and to choose any other area for the purpose.
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Sleeping on duty, whether in factories, offices, industrial, or commercial establishments, is neither permissible nor a helpful work practice. It is a potent cause of shop floor/workplace accidents, injuries, lethargy, etc. Certified standing orders and service rules expressly prohibit sleeping on duty. Rest while on duty is for recuperation.
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16.10.19
From India, Delhi
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16.10.19
From India, Delhi
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Hi,
A small nap improves mood, alertness, and performance. So, a small nap during the lunch break can be permitted. However, as rightly pointed out by Mr. Nelson, the place of rest is also equally important depending on the nature of the employer's business. It should not be awkward for superiors/customers, as applicable. Furthermore, employees may be advised to wash their faces once they resume work after break hours.
From India, Madras
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A small nap improves mood, alertness, and performance. So, a small nap during the lunch break can be permitted. However, as rightly pointed out by Mr. Nelson, the place of rest is also equally important depending on the nature of the employer's business. It should not be awkward for superiors/customers, as applicable. Furthermore, employees may be advised to wash their faces once they resume work after break hours.
From India, Madras
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Dear colleague,
Here, the issue is whether employees should be allowed to sleep during breaks and not while on duty. I share the same view that no restrictions should be placed on this during breaks. Furthermore, even if employees choose to engage in other activities such as using their mobile phones, playing group games, chatting, taking a stroll, knitting, etc., they should not be restricted as long as it does not affect discipline or decorum.
These leisure activities during breaks are likely to rejuvenate and provide fresh energy to employees and, therefore, should be permitted by all means.
Vinayak Nagarkar HR Consultant
From India, Mumbai
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Here, the issue is whether employees should be allowed to sleep during breaks and not while on duty. I share the same view that no restrictions should be placed on this during breaks. Furthermore, even if employees choose to engage in other activities such as using their mobile phones, playing group games, chatting, taking a stroll, knitting, etc., they should not be restricted as long as it does not affect discipline or decorum.
These leisure activities during breaks are likely to rejuvenate and provide fresh energy to employees and, therefore, should be permitted by all means.
Vinayak Nagarkar HR Consultant
From India, Mumbai
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Hi Vidhya,
According to policy and standards, sleeping is permissible unless on the production or working floor. He/she may utilize their break in any way, including sleeping but in the cafeteria or any resting place.
From India, Delhi
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According to policy and standards, sleeping is permissible unless on the production or working floor. He/she may utilize their break in any way, including sleeping but in the cafeteria or any resting place.
From India, Delhi
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There is no issue if employee takes rest (Sleep) during break hours. The act & rules provided break hours for the workmen to relax but it should not extend beyond the time slot.
From India, Mumbai
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Sleeping while on duty is definitely a Big No.
But during breaks officially given if employee has a quick snooze, it is not wrong.Give them some place for the snooze away from customer or visitor eyesight and let them take their break within stipulated timings, wash and then come back refreshed.
A nap is generally conducive to better productivity.
That said, in practice, “don’t fall asleep at work” is common office expectation. Some of that is perceptional issues — people don’t know that you’re on a break or not officially on the clock yet and it can look like you’re sleeping when you should be on the job. That can look really bad for you, and even for your boss (who appears to have an employee who’s openly snoozing). It would be nice if people assumed that if they spot you sleeping (or appearing to sleep), it’s because you’re on a authorised break … but the reality is, people don’t always default to that assumption and jump to conclusion.
So keep all these factors in mind.
Perceptions, productivity while deciding.
From India, Pune
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But during breaks officially given if employee has a quick snooze, it is not wrong.Give them some place for the snooze away from customer or visitor eyesight and let them take their break within stipulated timings, wash and then come back refreshed.
A nap is generally conducive to better productivity.
That said, in practice, “don’t fall asleep at work” is common office expectation. Some of that is perceptional issues — people don’t know that you’re on a break or not officially on the clock yet and it can look like you’re sleeping when you should be on the job. That can look really bad for you, and even for your boss (who appears to have an employee who’s openly snoozing). It would be nice if people assumed that if they spot you sleeping (or appearing to sleep), it’s because you’re on a authorised break … but the reality is, people don’t always default to that assumption and jump to conclusion.
So keep all these factors in mind.
Perceptions, productivity while deciding.
From India, Pune
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Dear Friends,
As per the Industrial Employment Standing Orders Act, it is clearly indicated that "SLEEPING WHILE ON DUTY IS MAJOR MISCONDUCT." The same is followed by all organizations in their Standing Orders and Service Rules.
In some organizations, except manufacturing places, office staff are allowed a short break (SIESTA) after the lunch break. However, the management has given the option to work the number of hours equivalent to the rest taken. This means that the person has to work continuously for the hours they rested during duty hours to make up for the lost working hours.
Regards,
Dr. PBS KUMAR
From India, Kakinada
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As per the Industrial Employment Standing Orders Act, it is clearly indicated that "SLEEPING WHILE ON DUTY IS MAJOR MISCONDUCT." The same is followed by all organizations in their Standing Orders and Service Rules.
In some organizations, except manufacturing places, office staff are allowed a short break (SIESTA) after the lunch break. However, the management has given the option to work the number of hours equivalent to the rest taken. This means that the person has to work continuously for the hours they rested during duty hours to make up for the lost working hours.
Regards,
Dr. PBS KUMAR
From India, Kakinada
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