Have you taken your lunch break today

Have you taken your lunch break today Have you taken your lunch break today?Posted November 12, 2013, by Andrea Riddell Nowadays most workers would agree that there arent enough hours in a day. And, as a result, worklife balance has fallen victim to the demands of the Australian workplace. Even with increasing use of technology and a focus on streamlining production lines, employees are choosing to skip lunch breaks and continue working long past official office hours. A survey conducted by The Australia Institute and beyondblue found that 3.8 million people routinely dont take their lunch break, with half saying it was because they are too busy. elend surprisingly, work-related stress is the second most common compensated illness, according to the Better Health Channel. Long hours, a heavy workload, lack of proper resources and job insecurity can all trigger stress, with symptoms such as sleeplessness, depression, anxiety, mood swings and dependencies. At the other end of the spectr um, underworked employees are also susceptible to poor mental health, suffering from anxiety, feeling demoralised and worrying about their financial security. To help reclaim your sanity, this Wednesday is national Go Home on Time Day. Brought to you by The Australia Institute and beyondblue, Go Home on Time Day highlights the correlation between working conditions and mental health and the many issues facing todays workers. So sign up your work and get involved Whether you hold a morning tea or yoga class or put on a lunchtime spread, starting the conversation about worklife balance is the first step to achieving it. To find out more go to www.gohomeontimeday.org.au. ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Health & FitnessInterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerGeneral ManagerBusiness ManagerAccountantOffice AdministratorPopular Career Searcheshow to ask your employer to pay for your mbaguide to ace your next interviewhow to ask your boss for time off on short notlageicehow to ace your next interviewhow to solve bullying at workplace CoursesBachelor of Social WorkEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Health AdministrationEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Criminal JusticeEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire OnlineAndrea RiddellRelated ArticlesBrowse moreCreative careersFemale entrepreneursMia Freedman - Writer and Website EntrepreneurI have always been passionate about creating tribes of women, communities of like-minded people.ArtsCareer counsellor10 majors you might not have considered for your arts degreeFrom criminology and sport studies to mathematics and music, we take a look at 10 majors from The University of Queensland you might not have considered for your arts degree.WORKFORCE TRENDSStudying university degrees by distance is more popular than everThe distance education sector in Australia continues to su rge, with figures showing an explosion in revenue in the industry from $827 million in 2004 to $2.74 billion in 2009.