Making coffee for colleagues could boost promotion chances at work, reveals new study

A new study has shown that brewing up coffee for colleagues boost chances of getting promoted at work.

The research by Russell Hobbs from the UK shows that 56% of workers are so unwilling to make their workmates a hot beverage that they sneak into the kitchen to make one just for themselves at least once a week, and one in five (19%) do so more than once a day, the Daily Express reported.

While it can damage their social standing in the office, the person who does make coffee for the work crew, is met with a smile and is often popular. The study also showed that one fifth said they didn't have enough time for others, while a third (36%) felt embarrassed by their bad tea-making skills. Also, one in seven (14%) were just not bothered and a fifth believe their workmates to be so finicky that they preferred to make their own.

Corrine Sweet, Relationship Psychologist, said that since people get so stressed at work and in their personal lives these days, that sneaking off to make a sup of coffee was actually a great way to get some "me" time, and people did it more when they felt under pressure. However, not making a cup for others could create resentment in the office, and even end up blocking a promotion, Sweet added.