Taking breaks is better than pretending to be busy

Weeks ago a department manager complained to me that newcomers in his company disappear too long at lunch break. The break was until 1 pm, but quite often these "blockheads" didn't show up again until 1:30 pm.

He then added that how he always goes downstairs to the canteen late and is normally back to his seat within 15 minutes. He said he would grab food and eat in the office, but he is concerned about the smell.

"There are so many things to do," he said. "I wonder what is in these kids' heads?"