June 29, 2023
The Office Lunch Bandit: When Co-Workers Steal Your Food (and Your Budget)
A recent American Express OPEN survey revealed that 18% of employees admit to stealing colleagues’ lunches from the office fridge. This theft can cost individuals around $210 annually, considering the cost of the stolen lunch and the replacement meal. While some attribute the behavior to hunger or a sense of entitlement, the practice is financially burdensome and negatively impacts workplace morale. Suggestions for addressing the issue range from public shaming to banning offenders from the fridge.
