Time for prayer

Regarding the article “HR allows smoking breaks, so why not time for prayer?” (News, 24 July), Muslims pray five times a day – this does not mean doing so five times at work.

Working hours in UK usually start at 9am and end at 5pm. During this period, Muslims pray two to three times, depending on the season.
 

Language does not simply reflect what is going on in organisational life: it also influences what people think and what they do

Linda Holbeche, director of the Holbeche Partnership and visiting professor of HRM/OD at Cass Business School