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Why You Should Visit Your Breakroom Operator
Bonus: Get Your Ultimate Checklist When it comes to managing a facility, breakrooms are often overlooked — but they play a significant role in employee satisfaction, productivity, and overall workplace vibes. A great breakroom keeps employees happy, fueled, and ready...
The Rise of Pantry Services: How Free Snacks (and Fresh Fruit!) Became a Workplace Perk
Once upon a time, workplace snacks meant a sad vending machine with stale chips and sugary sodas. Then came Google, revolutionizing the game by offering free snacks, gourmet coffee, and even full meals. What started as a Silicon Valley luxury...
Brew Purpose Into Every Cup with &BACK COFFEE
Women Owned, Women Grown &BACK COFFEE is a Women-Owned, Women-Grown coffee solution that helps businesses create an impact through daily coffee consumption. They empower women farmers and support companies in advancing sustainability goals. Served in over 500 businesses across North...
Flexible and Fun Micro Market at the James Madison Building
Micro markets are revolutionizing workplace breakrooms – and the one installed in the James Madison Building, home to the Department of Health in downtown Richmond, VA, is a great example. Designed with flexibility, variety, and sustainability in mind, this micro...
Your Coffee Machine Matters: Taking a Look Inside Your Bean-to-Cup Machine
How the Anatomy of Your Coffee Machine Can Make or Break Your Daily Brew Want the perfect cup of coffee? It takes more than quality beans, although that’s important. An office coffee machine is more than just a device that...
The Ripple Effect of Bottled Water Consumption
Written by Steve Silha Water. Even though it is essential to life, good health, and a properly working society, it is easy to take for granted. Imagine your entire workplace without water for a day - no handwashing, no bathroom...
Some Like It Hot (But Most Like It Cold)
Is cold brew coffee just a trend or is it here to stay? Spoiler alert: It’s not going anywhere. What was once a niche indulgence has become essential for many, signaling a major shift in how people get their daily...
10 Questions Every HR and Facility Manager Should Ask Their Refreshment Operator
Selecting the right refreshment operator is more than just picking an operator – it’s about creating a seamless experience for employees while ensuring efficiency and reliability. The right partner can enhance workplace satisfaction, promote productivity, and provide quality products and...
Transforming a Dated Breakroom Into a Serene Oasis
For employees at a leading chemical supplier, the workplace breakroom was more functional than fabulous – an uninspiring space that barely met their needs. The company wanted more than just a refresh. They envisioned a tranquil, inviting retreat that could...
Spice Up Office Culture, Using Pinterest Predicts 2025 Report
Pinterest’s annual Pinterest Predicts Report is here, and it’s not just for your Pinterest board – it’s the ultimate playbook for workplace experience managers and HR pros looking to spice up the office vibe in 2025! This year’s trends are...
Do Breakrooms Support Social and Mental Wellbeing?
Your employees have a lot on their plates! Between work, getting enough exercise, and life in general, the stress can add up. When deadlines are looming and the brain fog sets in, breakrooms offer a much-needed space to recharge. At...
Building Morale with a Better Breakroom
In the heart of Norfolk, Virginia, a busy shipyard hums with the efforts of Navy personnel, contractors, and blue-collar workers. Here, where long hours and challenging tasks are the norm, the breakroom is more than just a place to grab...