Office workers are at their most alert at 11:33am on Tuesdays
April 6th, 2010 - 12:41 pm ICT by ANILondon, Apr 6 (ANI): You’ll be on top form at office at 11:33am today, that’s the conclusion of a new study.
According to the poll of 3,000 British workers, office workers are at their most alert at 11:33am on Tuesdays.
But after that it’s a downhill, with Fridays being the worst day, closely followed by Mondays, reports The Scotsman.
After the weekend, the research found, two-thirds of people feel over-tired, with workers spending at least half an hour making coffee, reading the paper and chatting with colleagues.
Cary Cooper, professor of organisational psychology and health at Lancaster University Management School, said: “People are not at their peak on Monday mornings. They are wound up and stressed, thinking of all the things they have to do. By Tuesday, people have got rid of a lot of their in-tray. People feel more relaxed, more patient and are likely to be more productive.”
He went on: “Fridays are the days when everyone dumps on everyone else.
“Britain has the longest working hours in Europe. We work really hard and really long hours, and then when the weekend comes, we really need it.”
Professor Cooper said: “Things are very different today because technology means people are available 24/7.
“What people really should do is relax and unwind at the weekend. But it is very difficult for employers to know what to do because we have let the genie out of the bottle.”
The survey was carried out for toothpaste manufacturer Arm and Hammer.
A company spokesman said: “The majority of Britons clock in with Monday morning blues at the beginning of the week, and the combination of a heavy weekend and a heavy workload mean it is difficult to focus on anything.
“But by Tuesday, workers are at their highest performance-wise - managing to shift the majority of their tasks, shine in meetings and impress clients with their efficiency.
“Unfortunately, things start to dip again by Wednesday as the enthusiasm wears off slightly and people begin to focus on the social events of the following weekend.’ (ANI)
- For couples, 'perfect moment' of the day will be at 8:44pm - May 03, 2010
- Smartphones on holidays make bosses more anxious - Jul 22, 2010
- 95pc Brits still trust unannounced visitors - Dec 28, 2010
- 7.26pm on a Saturday is the happiest time of the week! - Feb 05, 2011
- Tony Curtis reveals how he became cool - May 31, 2010
- Megan Fox makes Broadway debut - Nov 17, 2011
- Ironing clothes is the way to a woman's heart! - Jul 08, 2010
- Average "switch off" time for recession-hit Brit workers is 7pm - Jan 22, 2010
- Cheryl Cole reading books to unwind! - Jan 11, 2010
- British cops meet slain Indian student's kin again - Jan 03, 2012
- Most Stressful Time of the Week? Tuesday 10am - Jan 25, 2011
- Anuj Bidve's killer remanded in custody - Jan 02, 2012
- Living out of a suitcase, Formula One style - Oct 30, 2011
- Lady Gaga taking surfing lessons - Aug 19, 2011
- We only unwind from work stresses of week after 12.38pm on Saturday! - Nov 20, 2010
Tags: britons, clock, colleagues, company spokesman, efficiency, fridays, genie, half an hour, lancaster university, monday morning blues, monday mornings, office workers, poll, professor cooper, psychology, scotsman, toothpaste, two thirds, university management school, workload