Table 3 Overview of themes relating to PA in paid work time

 Employee benefits

Improved mental health

Improved productivity

Improved physical benefits (e.g. fitness, energy)

Improved perception of employer

 Organisational benefits

Improved productivity

Reduced sick leave

Improved colleague relationships and morale

Improved perceptions of employer

 Structure and nature of the working day

High workload

Frontline job requirements and scheduling of breaks

Not knowing current break entitlement

Existing flexible working arrangements

 Workplace culture and norms

Resentment from colleagues

Physical activity not accepted in the workplace

A no break, be at your desk culture

 Organisational concerns

Cost of time lost

Public and media perceptions of spending funds