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Establishing a Corporate Wellness Program To Create a Successful Team

Judson Kleinman November 23, 2021

Establishing a Corporate Wellness Program Will Give Your Business a Shot in the Arm Time for a Wellness Visit—at the Office There are excellent reasons for companies to initiate a corporate wellness program and now is the perfect time, as employees return to the office. Not only will it improve your team’s overall health and productivity, but it can also lower health care, workman’s comp, and disability costs; reduce absenteeism; and increase employee motivation and loyalty. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 7 of the top 10 causes of death were chronic diseases–among the most costly and preventable. By providing a health and wellness program at the workplace, you support your team with education and resources on topics like nutrition, substance and tobacco abuse, and mental health that positively impact their wellbeing and reduce your employees’ risk of disease. This results in fewer sick days, better

Rediscovering the Lost Art of Small Talk in the Workplace

Judson Kleinman November 18, 2021

The isolation of the pandemic has brought about the realization that we’ve forgotten the fine art of small talk. Although it may seem relatively trivial, small talk is essential to our development as a society. The ability to converse in a light, friendly manner helps put people at ease and fosters open communication between friends and colleagues. At work, it allows us to transition to more serious subjects, learn about ourselves and others, and develop a healthy rapport. In fact, research shows that spontaneous conversations with our coworkers can spark collaboration, improve creativity, generate innovation, and heighten employee performance and foster a feeling of being a part of the team. In a recent study analyzing smalltalk productivity, subjects reported feeling more positive emotions–including friendliness, gratitude, pride, and energy on the days when they experienced small talk in the morning. That energy elevated their well-being and made them feel less burned

Touchless Coffee: Essential for Your Reimagined Break Room

Judson Kleinman November 11, 2021

Touchless Coffee Ordering and Café-Quality Drinks = Happy Employees The future of the break room is here and bringing touchless coffee to your employees will keep them feeling fueled and safe throughout the day. Treat your employees to barista-style beverages that they can order with an app, with TopBrewer – the latest touchless coffee dispenser technology for your break room. This innovative coffee station offers contactless beverage brewing via an iOS or Android app or – for ultimate touchless coffee technology – TopBrewerVoice. Reimagine your coffee experience with touchless coffee Its sleek, Danish design adds style to your break room and safety for your team, who can order their customized cappuccino, espresso, traditional coffee drinks, and more from a touchless coffee machine via smartphone, tablet, or wearable device. TopBrewer also uses voice-activated technology for touchless coffee ordering so all you have to say is, “Hey Siri! Make my cappuccino” using

Benefits Beyond the Basics Create a Happier Workplace

Judson Kleinman October 21, 2021

During his tenure as mayor of New York City from 1978-1989, Ed Koch was commonly heard asking his constituents, “How am I doing?” Koch was ahead of the curve in understanding that honest feedback from the residents of New York was a critical part of knowing how to best serve the city. When applying that philosophy to the workplace, the same holds true. Asking for feedback from employees increases motivation, empowerment, and contentment in the workplace. Although they are intangible qualities, they are inherently beneficial to growing a successful business. Employees crave appreciation, work-life balance, honesty, and transparency, which may require intentionally creating a healthier culture at the workplace. For instance, a benefit trends study by MetLife reveals that 69% of employees say that having a more comprehensive array of benefits would increase loyalty to their employer. Another statistic notes that 59% state that their employers provide benefits and programs

The Break Room Breakdown: Office Pantries vs. Micro Markets

Judson Kleinman September 28, 2021

Business owners are quickly realizing the benefits of showing a little extra love to their employees post-pandemic . . . and what better way than to keep them healthfully fed and fueled? Two popular ways to provide refreshments and meals to your team throughout the day are office pantries and micro markets. These employee perks will help your business attract the best talent and build positive culture and morale. But, how do you know which one is right for you? Here’s the breakdown: Office Pantry Services Office pantries—also called free vend service—are designed to offer beverages and snacks free of cost to employees with all expenses picked up by the employer. Pantries have reach-in coolers and racks filled with drinks and snacks ready for team members to grab at will. Inventory and layout design can be customized according to budget, needs, and space requirements. This service is also a time-saver

25 Years of Corporate Essentials – Judson Kleinman Interview

Judson Kleinman September 15, 2021

A Retrospective Look at 25 Years of Corporate Essentials with CEO Judson Kleinman In late September, we’re celebrating our 25th anniversary. Founder and CEO Judson Kleinman looks back at the company that began strictly as an office coffee service provider in this Q&A. Why did you start the company? I always had a dream to start my own company. After college, I worked for a foodservice company where I learned a lot about the industry—especially how much I liked it. In 1996, Starbucks was coming onto the scene and people were noticing the difference of freshly brewed, well-roasted coffees over the status quo. I saw an opportunity to provide excellent coffee that employees would really appreciate. It was a market gap that had not yet been filled. What was your vision of what Corporate Essential could or would be? I liken it to the “Field of Dreams.” Have great coffee

Tips for Keeping Your Remote Employees Connected and Engaged

Judson Kleinman September 2, 2021

With workplace habits turned upside down, work from home (WFH) moving from trend to long-term model, and employers coordinating hybrid work scenarios, there’s a lot to think about from a human resources perspective. While you’re welcoming back your team to the office with new protocols in place (and getting that break room restocked), one important consideration is how to keep your remote employees connected and engaged. Employee engagement is a crucial part of the health and wellness of a company as well as its team. As noted by a career writer on Business News Daily: “Keeping remote workers engaged is a necessary part of leading a remote team, company or employee . . . . Without the ability to have organic conversations in the break room or at each other’s cubicles, it takes a more concentrated effort for remote workers to engage with others.” The writer goes on to say

Strategies for Returning Employees to the Office Safely, Keeping Home-Based Employees Engaged

Judson Kleinman September 1, 2021

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What’s in Your Coffee? – Robusta, Arabica Beans and Local Coffee

Judson Kleinman August 10, 2021

Escape the Daily Grind with Gourmet-Quality, Locally Roasted Coffee Coffee is a basic (many would say essential) commodity with a history as rich and robust as a double espresso. At various times, coffee has been considered a gift from the gods, a magical cure-all, the source of all humanity’s problems and, quite literally, an almost obligatory worker perk. Did you know, for example, that coffee is the second most valuable traded commodity in the world? Or that 450 million cups of coffee are consumed in the U.S. every day? Or that Corporate Essentials has served more than 50 million cups of coffee in the NYC metro area since 1996? There are basically two types of drinkable coffee that come from two distinct types of coffee trees: Robusta & Arabica. While the Robusta market is bigger worldwide, the Arabica (or specialty coffee market) keeps growing as a percentage of the overall

Food for Thought: Micro Markets in the Workplace

Judson Kleinman August 4, 2021

Summer’s here, the pandemic is passing, and your team is coming back to the office. After months of working virtually, there may be a bit of an adjustment period as everyone adapts to structured breaks and lunch hours. With that in mind, you may want to consider the addition of a micro market to your office floor plan. What Are Micro Markets? A significant corporate trend, micro markets are miniature food retail spaces with self-checkout technology. These facilities provide a convenient, healthy, and straightforward fueling experience for the workplace. They are easy to use and are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They can be designed to fit virtually any space, need no staffing, and employees love the convenience. They are intended to be used with auto-payment apps that promote touch-free transactions through mobile devices. Why are Micro Markets Better than Vending Machines? Unlike traditional vending machines,

Dish Up an Environmentally Friendly Break Room

Judson Kleinman August 3, 2021

How sustainable are your break room supplies? Your employees are taking note! An article from Industry Today states that businesses that wish to attract millennials need to invest in healthy environmental practices. Thus, companies are trending toward using sustainable alternatives to plastic utensils and styrofoam plates in their kitchens and break rooms to address the concerns of their environmentally conscious employees. Gaining control of the ever-increasing amount of plastic waste on our planet is a colossal endeavor. Plastic Oceans states that 50% of all plastics produced are used for single purposes—once used, they are thrown away. A recent study by National Geographic states that only 9% of plastics are actually recycled. However, we can begin with simple, small steps and the company break room is the perfect place to start! Why Go Green? Sustainable Products are Kind to the Environment The manufacturing of plastics can cause chemical gases and toxins

Workplace Dining: The Delicious New Perk at Work

Judson Kleinman July 29, 2021

What happens to lavish office perks in a post-pandemic world? Unlimited vacation, casual dress codes, foosball tables, hammocks, nap rooms and video games may attract millennials and Gen Z to a workplace—but they may not “nourish” employees enough. As CNBC reports, free food is still the perk that attracts top talent most often. Food is a great motivator for influencing productivity, engagement, and community. Simply put, the more edible benefits available to your team, the more excited they’ll be to come to work. In fact, the free-food-at-work trend was cited back in 2018, when a Society for Human Resources Management report noted that the percentage of employers offering free food had grown from 20% in 2014 to 32%. The trend continues. A recent survey by Knight Frank Research listed onsite food and beverage as the #1 planned amenity among top facilities companies. It concluded: “As companies rebuild themselves, employee wellbeing is particularly

The Daily Grind

Establishing a Corporate Wellness Program To Create a Successful Team

Rediscovering the Lost Art of Small Talk in the Workplace

Touchless Coffee: Essential for Your Reimagined Break Room

Benefits Beyond the Basics Create a Happier Workplace

The Break Room Breakdown: Office Pantries vs. Micro Markets

25 Years of Corporate Essentials – Judson Kleinman Interview

Tips for Keeping Your Remote Employees Connected and Engaged

Strategies for Returning Employees to the Office Safely, Keeping Home-Based Employees Engaged

What’s in Your Coffee? – Robusta, Arabica Beans and Local Coffee

Food for Thought: Micro Markets in the Workplace

Dish Up an Environmentally Friendly Break Room

Workplace Dining: The Delicious New Perk at Work

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