Making Your Boss A Cuppa 'Good For Career'

Making your boss a good cup of tea could help you get ahead in your career, according to new research.

A survey showed that 1,600 workers thought there was a direct link between making drinks and being promoted.

Research carried out by office supplies firm Viking claims there is a direct correlation between making lots of hot drinks for colleagues and getting promoted at work.

Sophie Christopher of Viking said: "It is mainly because being prepared to make the tea or coffee demonstrates qualities such as attentiveness, humility and pro-activity which many employers welcome."

However, whilst the study shows that workers are keen to offer their bosses drinks, the same does not apply to their co-workers.

Workers refrain from offering their colleagues tea or coffee because they were too demanding, the study said.

Ms Christopher said: "Asking how do you like it has never been more complicated because office workers are increasingly likely to specify their choice of tea or specify the precise amount of milk needed to create their perfect cuppa."

The research showed that 41% of workers maintain they make their fair share of tea.