Well, I’ve been at the keyboard for more than 20 minutes, so it is probably time for one. Indeed, there was an era when hydration breaks were a major part of journalism.The pioneering Boot & Flogger near London Bridge was widely regarded for its innovative hydration-therapy work that powered parts of the newsroom for years. Then we all got serious.Financial TimesSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Why we all need mandated hydration breaks (in the office)
Only the discipline of an enforced, ordered and joyless break can ensure we maximise the benefits of our work.













