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5 Types of Workplace Culture: Which is Best For Your Business?

There are many different types of workplace cultures. Just because one big firm is successful with their company strategies does not mean it will work for your business as well. Whichever type of culture you choose to adopt, it is important to define the culture and values that are important to you. What will you stand behind years to come? It is the role of management to set the standard for a team to follow. Strive to make managerial decisions that represent your businesses’ core values. Make sure everyone on your team is on the same page in terms of what is expected of them. Across the country, there are many companies implementing a variety of strategies to stay on the cutting edge of success. It is important that you look at what’s working. Then you can define what style of culture will be right for your business. Here are

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

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] Experienced Break Room Supplier and Designer in NY and NJ In the nearly 26 years that we’ve been providing office coffee service throughout the New York City metro area, we’ve seen how important the employee break room is. It’s not only where teams take a quick break, it also becomes a nerve center for companies. It’s the heart of the office, where employees gather to chat, refresh, and refuel. The Break Room is the Heart of Your Office. Make it Great! Having a well-stocked break room with the snacks and beverages employees want has always played an integral role in the success of many of our clients. Today,

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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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Single Source for Office Coffee, Refreshment & Pantry Services NYC NJ

Strategies for Creating a Safe Workplace, Positive Company Culture and Keeping Employees Happy As experts in corporate coffee service, pantry services, and corporate break room design, we help corporations create safe, satisfying spaces that deliver what your team craves. Touchless craft coffee, better-for-you snacks, and curated fresh office catering, including grab-and-go meals. The Convenient, Cost-Effective Solution for All Your Workplace Essentials For 25 years+, we’ve grown along with our clients’ needs and market demands. With Corporate Essentials, you’ll save time, money, and the hassles of dealing with multiple service providers. Turn to us as your convenient single source for superior customer service, high-quality equipment, and the newest trends in healthy snacks and beverages your team craves. Everything Your Company Needs. Everything Your Team Wants. Pantry Services Our goal: to help keep your employees fueled, focused, and well fed (and keep your pantry fully stocked.) We provide the highest quality brands

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Touchless Coffee: Essential for Your Reimagined Break Room

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

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Benefits Beyond the Basics Create a Happier Workplace

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

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

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

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Food for Thought: Micro Markets in the Workplace

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,

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Dish Up an Environmentally Friendly Break Room

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

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Workplace Dining: The Delicious New Perk at Work

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

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9 Reasons Your Business Needs a Full-Service Coffee Service Provider

Do you own or manage a business? Have you ever thought about hiring a professional coffee service? Today’s corporate coffee service is about so much more than regular or decaf. In fact, many are a one-stop shop for catering, snacks, and even PPE! Here’s why you need to hire a full-service coffee provider for your business—one who is responsive to your office’s evolving needs and your employees’ taste for coffee service that goes beyond the usual. 1. Great Coffee Variety is the spice of life. Look for a coffee service provider that offers superior coffee brands and locally sourced coffees for traditional coffee and espresso brewers, or single source cups for those quick, fresh pick-me-ups with various international blends and different roasts. Need whole bean coffee, cold brew, or espresso? A full-service vendor carries all the equipment and supplies you need to brew great coffee all day at the office.

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