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People who work from home are sacrificing their lunch breaks, and it's bad for health, well-being, and productivity.
  • Some remote workers are skipping lunch breaks, affecting health and productivity.
  • Flexible work arrangements since the pandemic have changed workplace norms and habits.
  • Experts stress that employers usually owe staff overtime if they work during their break.

The rise of remote and hybrid work since the pandemic has brought about many changes to how we do our jobs. More virtual meetings, more office group chats, and more email chains.