A lack of work space leads to workers visiting LOO for breaks

A third of workers are using the toilet as a place to escape work because they don’t have enough space in the office, according to research from Initial Washroom Hygiene.

Out of the 2,000 employees polled, 60% said that an increase in the number of workers at their firm had reduced their work space.

As a result, a third (33%) say they use their office washroom as a place to escape work because they don’t have enough break out space elsewhere within the office environment.

A third said they sometimes visit the washroom to get away from their desk but didn’t actually use the toilet while they were there, and almost two in five (39%) said the office washroom is a good place to seek peace and quiet.