The afternoon slump is one of the biggest disruptors of staff productivity. From online shopping to social media, when lunch is a distant memory and five o’clock is a long way off, we can all admit that it is hard to stay motivated and on task. So how to ensure that your workforce remains productive and effective all afternoon? Follow these top tips to ensure that you and your workforce avoid the pitfalls of the afternoon slump.

• Snack smart: Gone are the days of the office biscuit tin and cake round. In modern offices teams order in regular deliveries of fresh fruit boxes for the office from companies like Fruitfuloffice. Instead of the short-term hit from sugary foods, that leave you craving more for the rest of the afternoon and the journey home, with a box of appetising, nutritious fruit on-hand, it is super-easy to stay healthy and energised for the rest of the day. With the long-term boost that fruit delivers, you’ll make it all the way home too, without feeling bad about more poor choices on the commute home.

• Step away: The afternoon slump is a natural need for something different, staring at a screen for too long is bad for our eyes anyway. So when you feel the afternoon dip, take it as a sign to have a screen break. From walking meetings, to office meditation, chair yoga, cognitive exercise apps and nap rooms, there are endless ways to get creative about allowing yourself a short break to reboot and stay active at work.

• Hydrate: Take a stroll to the water cooler and savour a long, cool drink of water. Properly hydrated, you will feel revitalised and refreshed. Add a drop of lemon, ginger or turmeric for an extra, soothing boost.

Simple and effective tricks that will improve your productivity and health at the same time. Sure-fire ways to put the post-lunch cake, crisps and coffee firmly to bed – for good.