Muslim’s all around the world will participate in a month of fasting from dawn to sunset, during which time they cannot eat or drink. This can make it difficult for some people to go about their normal activities around the workplace, so here are some ideas on what employers can do to accommodate their Muslim staff over the month of Ramadan:
- Permit Muslim staff to avoid (if they so desire) workplace events involving food e.g. lunchtime briefings, business lunches with clients;
- Consider allowing Muslim staff to adopt flexible working during the month.
- Allow regular short breaks – when blood sugar drops so does concentration but a short break e.g. five minutes fresh air or splashing your face with water can help;
- Consider the re-allocation of heavy physical duties if possible
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