04 Feb 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 all about refreshment solutions that spark joy, creativity, and team spirit. Boost employee engagement, create organic connections, and make the breakroom a centerpiece of employee delight. Here’s how to incorporate some of these 2025 trends into your workplace experience strategy.
Reinvent Classic Sodas
Retro soda flavors are making a comeback with a modern twist, and your office can ride the wave! Millennials and Gen Z are bringing back the “old-school soda pop” with fun, artisanal updates. Think root beer floats, craft cream sodas, fruit sodas, and even DIY soda recipes – the perfect mix of nostalgia and creativity for a refreshing break.
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- DIY Soda Bars: Turn your breakroom into a soda lab! Set up a float station during team-building events or wellness weeks, complete with artisanal sodas and premium ice creams for custom creations.
- Breakroom Variety: Stock up on small-batch soda brands or seasonal flavors like Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry for your micro market. Keep things exciting with rotating selections.
- Throwback Thursdays: Host a surprise soda-float party with retro décor and classic tunes for an afternoon pick-me-up that employees will love.
Cherry-Inspired Everything
Get ready to see (and taste) cherries everywhere in 2025! This trend is taking over beverages, snacks, and even office aesthetics. Whether it’s cherry-flavored treats or a full-on cherry-themed event, it’s a sweet way to add excitement to the office.
Make It Happen:
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- Cherry-Infused Beverages: Keep the breakroom stocked with cherry-flavored sparkling waters, iced teas, and Coca-Cola Cherry for a fun flavor boost. Just ask your refreshment provider!
- Snack Upgrades: Add cherry-flavored protein bars, yogurt cups, or trail mixes with dried cherries to your office pantry for a pop of fruity goodness.
- Cherry-Themed Office Party: Go all out with cherry-inspired drinks, décor, and breakroom accents. A cherry aesthetic is vibrant, fun, and effortlessly Instagram-worthy!
Pickles, Pickles, and More Pickles
Pickles are stepping into the spotlight as a bold, unexpected flavor trend. Pinterest reports a surge in searches for pickle-based items like “pickle margarita” and “pickle de gallo,” so it might be time to learn how to make a pickle margarita on the rocks.
Make It Happen:
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- Quirky Snacks: Keep things interesting with pickle-flavored chips, pickle popcorn, or even Goldfish Spicy Dill Pickle crackers.
- Pickle Happy Hour: Host a pickle-themed social hour featuring virgin pickle margaritas and other fun drinks.
- Breakroom Experimentation: Let employees vote on their favorite pickle-inspired snack options – because nothing brings people together like a shared love (or debate) over pickles.
Playful Community Spaces
The office shouldn’t just be a place to work – it should be a space that sparks joy, creativity, and connection. Whimsical, vibrant designs are trending, and it’s time to bring that playful energy into workplace culture.
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- Playfulness is In: Employees want to be excited about coming to the office, so infuse fun into common areas with interactive elements like LiquidView and unexpected design touches.
- Breakroom Glow-Up: Add murals from local artists, fruit-infused water dispensers, or even a dedicated game zone to encourage spontaneous interactions.
- Gamify Breaktime: Introduce raffles, QR code scavenger hunts, or lighthearted contests to build excitement and community spirit.
Mountain Destinations
Nature-inspired retreats aren’t just for vacations! Bring the tranquility of the mountains into the workplace to help employees feel refreshed and focused.
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- Annual Work Retreat: Organize a yearly getaway to a mountain destination, giving employees a chance to recharge while building team camaraderie.
- Seasonal Comforts: Serve up cozy drinks like spiced hot chocolate and mulled cider during colder months for a warm, cabin-like vibe.
- Nature-Inspired Workspaces: Incorporate natural elements like greenery, wood textures, and warm lighting to create a calming environment. If you’re stuck in a corporate office without windows, you should check out LiquidView!
Let Them Eat Cake
Colorful, whimsical cakes are having a moment, and they’re the perfect way to inject fun and celebration into office culture.
Make It Happen:
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- Celebration Cakes: Work with local bakeries to surprise employees with quirky, themed cakes for milestones and office events.
- Interactive Dessert Stations: Consider installing a cupcake vending machine for an on-demand sweet treat.
- Fun Food Themes: Launch a “Ridiculous Cake of the Month” program with silly themes and unexpected flavors to keep employees entertained (and well-fed!).
Keep It Simple and Scalable
You don’t need to roll out every trend at once. Start small. Introduce one or two budget-friendly ideas and gauge employee excitement. The key is to create an engaging, joy-filled environment where employees feel valued and excited to come to work.
By tapping into Pinterest’s 2025 trends, workplace experience managers can transform refreshment services into a powerful tool for engagement, connection, and retention. Whether it’s pickle-infused snacks, nostalgic soda floats, or vibrant community spaces, these ideas will help cultivate a happier, more inspired workplace. Time to shake things up!
Need help getting started? Talk to us! We can pair you with a refreshment operator near you who would love to refresh your breakroom and inspire your employees.
