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Brewing Success: A Guide to Office Coffee Service Budgeting

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafting through our New York City or New Jersey offices is a daily ritual for many of us, but it’s not just about indulgence; it’s a productivity booster, a morale lifter, and in some cases, a small luxury in our busy work lives. However, making sure that your office coffee service remains a cost-effective and budget-friendly amenity, while keeping your in-office team happy, is essential. In this blog post, we’ll explore the art of office coffee service budgeting, offering guidance on how to strike the perfect balance between quality, cost-effectiveness and sustainability.   Assessing Coffee Needs   The first step in creating a budget for office coffee service is to understand your team’s coffee needs. Analyze the number of employees, their coffee preferences, and the peak consumption times. This data will be the cornerstone of your budgeting process, ensuring that you provide the right

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Fueling Team Spirit and Productivity: 6 Pros of Having a Coffee Tasting Event at Your NYC, Manhattan, and NJ Office

The power of coffee goes beyond the energy boost that a cup of joe can provide. The magic of a coffee tasting event in the workplace can build on the culture that your New York, Manhattan or New Jersey workplace provides. Beyond just serving caffeine fixes, coffee tastings can be a fun and productive way to engage your office team. In this blog post, we’ll explore six compelling reasons why you should consider organizing a coffee tasting at the office.   1. Fostering Team Bonding   In the fast-paced world of office life, fostering strong bonds among team members is essential. A coffee tasting event provides the perfect opportunity for your employees to come together. When colleagues gather to sample different coffee flavors, the social aspect of sharing and discussing these unique brews can work wonders in bringing your team closer. Whether they’re debating the merits of a robust dark

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How a Robust Coffee Program Helps Bring Employees Back to Your NYC/NJ Office

Employers throughout NYC and NJ are encouraging more employees to return to the office. If you’re getting pushback from your team about coming back, consider the results of a study from Joblist: Among Gen Z employees, 57% would prefer returning to a physical workplace compared to 34% of millennials and 37% of baby boomers. These youngest employees expressed the least interest in a remote or hybrid arrangement (21%) compared to 33% of millennials and 31% of baby boomers.  In interpreting these statistics, Tim Rowley of the talent acquisition firm PeopleCaddie said Gen Z is seeking the traditional benefits of in-person work such as networking, mentorship for career progression, and on-the-job training. They want that sense of office community that cannot be replicated in WFH arrangements. They (and the rest of your team) also want great coffee at your Manhattan, Brooklyn, or New Jersey office.   Great coffee at work as

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How Corporate Essentials Can Be Part of the Plan to Elevate Your NYC/NJ Break Room Experience

Employers throughout the NYC/NJ metro area are bringing employees back to the office more and more . . . and they are tasked with finding office perks that their teams desire.  An elevated break room experience is one office perk that’s making a difference. And when you make Corporate Essentials part of the plan to elevate your break room, everyone at your location benefits—from the business owner to the office manager or human resource director to your employees.    The Importance of A Rewarding Break Room Experience When a company offers a nice break room, employees notice—and use it. A well-appointed break room space is where teams gather to relax and refresh—both physically and mentally. It’s where they leave workday stress behind for a while as they socialize and refuel, or hold an impromptu team meeting over coffee. In short, a rewarding break room experience reflects your company’s positive corporate

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Full Coffee, Break Room and Office Catering Services in NYC & NJ

At Corporate Essentials, we are all about fueling a happy workplace and creating a better workday for your team. We know that employees throughout the New York City metro area want perks that will help bring them back to the office—and keep them engaged and productive. Keeping the coffee flowing, the break room well stocked, and providing delicious office meals are how we help businesses attract and retain top talent that’s looking for those extras. Best of all, we take care of all the inventory and stocking for you. NY/NJ office coffee service We provide the best in-office coffee service, with everything you need to bring employees bean-to-cup deliciousness. We are proud to support local coffee roasters from the NY/NJ area and other artisanal coffee brands that are creating buzz among coffee lovers. (And of course, you can always offer excellent gourmet name-brand coffees.) Our customers throughout New York City

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Top NYC/NJ Office Perks in 2023

As companies return to a workplace reminiscent of pre-pandemic life, there are still some hurdles to overcome with bringing back and retaining employees. The pandemic ushered in an unprecedented shift in workplace dynamics, with hybrid work models becoming commonplace in offices throughout the area. Balancing a hybrid workforce while maintaining and improving company culture and connection is a current challenge many human resource and people operations teams face. As we go further into the year, companies will strategize ways to improve the culture of their new-looking workforce to incentivize employees to return to the office. Upgrading Employee Break Room Offerings With employees adjusted to a post-pandemic workspace, they will seek out something new and exciting in the break room after being away for almost 2+ years. Providing employees office perks is a great way to create a nurturing and welcoming environment. Keep in mind that one way to your employees’ hearts is through

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How Locally Roasted Specialty Coffee is Bringing People Back to NYC & NJ Offices

When it comes to rebuilding relationships in the office, a cup of coffee in the office break room can be the perfect gathering point to bring people together. For some companies returning to the office on a hybrid schedule, adopting an effective strategy to incentivize interaction in the office, given the ability for teams to work remotely, has been a point of contention. However, with the rise of inflation, some employees may be looking for ways to save money; cutting out their daily coffee runs may be one of the expenses they let go. As a recent Bloomberg article spelled out, providing free specialty coffee in the office may be a key factor to fueling the way companies bring teams back to the workplace.   Craft Coffee Brewed in the Break Room   The article highlights the appeal of free specialty coffee and how it plays a pivotal role in

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NYC’s Local Mother/Daughter Coffee Roaster Duo: Bean & Bean Coffee

Rachel and Jiyoon Han are the Mother/Daughter Q Grader Duo™ behind every coffee that gets served at Bean & Bean. Since their beginnings on Manhattan’s Rector Street & Broadway in 2008, they have expanded their operation to four locations, with their latest roastery expansion in Queens, New York. Bean & Bean’s commitment to improving the world is just as great as the quality of its  coffee. Rachel and Jiyoon source only organic and fair trade certified™ coffee to prioritize environmental sustainability and fair compensation for farmers. Gourmet NYC Coffee That’s Bridging the Gap For over 15 years, Bean & Bean’s unwavering dedication to bridging the gender pay gap throughout the value chain has spoken volumes to the quality of their product. Despite comprising half of the coffee workforce, women earn significantly less than their male counterparts. Together with their partners, Bean & Bean aims for women to get their fair

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The Role of the Break Room as Employees Return to NY & NJ Offices

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Contracting a Pantry Service Provider for Your NY/NJ Company? Make Sure to Hire an Experienced Team.

For over 26 years, Corporate Essentials has been providing the best in office coffee service throughout the NYC metro area. Ten years ago, in 2012, we added full pantry service for our New York City and New Jersey clients. In that time, other players have entered the market—but there are key differences between partnering with a seasoned office pantry service provider like us and a rookie service that’s still trying to figure it all out. Leading NY & NJ Office Pantry Service Provider When you work with an experienced, professional full-service office pantry team like Corporate Essentials, you’ll find: Knowledgeable attendants who can answer questions about the products in your pantry service, and the services they provide, to ensure a positive client experience Refrigerated trucks for seamless and safe transportation of perishable food products and drinks The ability to reallocate staff and resources to meet client needs or market challenges

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Strategies for Bringing Employees Back to the Office in 2022… and Keeping Remote Team Members Engaged

It’s 2022 and in the almost-post-COVID era, the return to the office is really happening. Many companies are figuring out how to bring employees back to their locations in the new normal of the on-site workplace. There’s a lot to consider to ensure that team members are comfortable, protected, and happy to be back.  Those water cooler moments or break room gatherings might look slightly different today, workspaces could be reconfigured, and for the NY and NJ clients we serve, indoor restaurant dining may not yet be comfortable for everyone. Employers must also support their remote employees who still want to feel “part of the team.” Keeping WFH team members engaged and satisfied presents new challenges that require fresh thinking. In addition, many employers might have to balance a hybrid on-site/off-site workforce.  These factors present challenges to maintaining a positive company culture and employee connections to each other and to

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25 Years of Corporate Essentials – Judson Kleinman Interview

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

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