Take frequent breaks, workers advised

Taking regular breaks during the working day is vital if employees are to protect both their health and their performance, the International Stress Management Association (ISMA) has said.

A representative of ISMA said that time out from a sales job or other position is crucial in order for the body and the mind to be refreshed.

In news that may be of interest to the science sales sector, the spokesperson recommended abdominal breathing once every hour or during times of severe pressure.

This clears the mind and reduces the flow of adrenaline - acknowledged for its ability to wind up the mind and body.

"A quick walk around the area you work in - away from the current task - is also useful for the above reasons," she added.

UK workers - potentially those in science sales jobs - are likely to turn to alcohol, comfort eating and smoking in order to deal with workplace stress, a report published by The Stroke Association and Siemens found last month.

Aaron Wallis are a leading scientific sales recruitment specialist. Their dedicated scientific sales division offers sales jobs across the science and scientific sector.

Filed: 13-08-2008