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Invest in Employee Engagement With Full Pantry Service for Your NY/NJ Office

Judson Kleinman April 16, 2024

Employee morale is something you can invest in. In fact, it’s something you should invest in, because the ROI is huge: happier, more productive teams who feel valued and appreciated. If you’re wondering how to improve employee morale at your NY/NJ business through office pantry services, read on. What is an Office Pantry Service? Office pantry services are subscriptions that keep your office pantry stocked “soup to nuts.” As a team leader, you choose which items to keep stocked in your break room, such as snacks, cereals, and coffee/tea or other beverages. Subscribing to an office pantry service ensures that your break room is automatically stocked with the foods and drinks your team enjoys, every month. Benefits of Pantry Service Partnering with a reputable office pantry service provider–and the most experienced in the tri-state area–means always having a well-stocked break room. And that has a lot of benefits

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Five Benefits of Offering Chef Curated Meals in the Workplace in your NY/NJ Office as an Employee Perk

Judson Kleinman February 22, 2024

As a business owner or office manager, a key part of your role is determining which investments return the most value for your company. Although company-provided lunch for employees might not be the first thing to cross your mind, it’s actually one of the most cost-effective ways to boost productivity and team morale. Think of providing chef-curated meals in your NJ/NY office as an investment in your company’s ongoing success. Read on to learn about five of the biggest benefits NY/NJ companies (and their teams) can enjoy by providing company-provided workplace dining as an employee perk. Boost Employee Morale As we mentioned above, employee perks like company provided breakfast, lunch, and snacks in the office make team members feel valued. When people feel valued, they feel happier and are more motivated at work. While a business can save money by not providing free food in the workplace, data shows that

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World-Class Frozen Treats in a Snap! Meet ColdSnap!

Judson Kleinman January 16, 2024

Indulge in a freshly frozen treat with ColdSnap® – the revolutionary countertop appliance that creates delectable frozen treats from single-serve ColdSnap pods in approximately two minutes. Delicious & Personalized Explore an array of premium ice cream, non-dairy frozen desserts, frozen lattes, invigorating smoothies, protein shakes, frozen cocktails, and even boozy ice cream! Coldsnap’s frozen confections are crafted with high-quality ingredients such as milk, cream, and real fruit, and boast an exceptionally smooth and creamy texture thanks to their proprietary freezing process. Convenient Gone are the days of preparation and messy cleanup. Simply insert a ColdSnap pod into the machine, and within 120 seconds your treat is elegantly dispensed directly into a bowl below. Food never touches the machine during the freezing, mixing, and dispensing process, eliminating the need for any clean-up. Sustainable ColdSnap’s frozen treat system is not only convenient but also environmentally responsible. ColdSnap’s pods are stored at room

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Four Benefits of Offering Breakfast in your NY/NJ Office

Judson Kleinman December 20, 2023

Grabbing food and eating breakfast on the run, whether they’re sitting on buses, catching trains, or driving their cars, isn’t a great start to your employees’ day. Skipping breakfast is even worse. People roll in late, harried, stressed and sluggish…and that sets the tone for the rest of their workday. As a decision-maker in your NJ or NYC office, you can prevent hangriness and slow starts by offering breakfast in the break room. Brainstorm office breakfast ideas with your team and make this feel-good daily kickoff an easy way to boost the whole team’s well-being. Here are the four biggest benefits of offering office breakfast, and ideas on what to provide: 1 – Breakfast sets a happy mood for your team Imagine how much of a relief it will be for your employees when they arrive at the office and breakfast is waiting for them in your break room. No

The Value of Simple Holiday Get-Togethers In the Office

Judson Kleinman December 13, 2023

Finding ways to fuel a positive office culture throughout the year is key to any company’s success (on several levels). Hosting holiday get-togethers is one way to do so. Office get-togethers can be lavish, off-premise catered affairs and the New York City metro area, where we are located, certainly has the venues to accommodate those. But sometimes, a more intimate gathering strikes the perfect note to keep your team connected and engaged. Reasons to Keep the Holiday Get-Togethers Simple Consider keeping your office holiday party low-key with a potluck dinner, happy hour, or a simple lunch—and keep it on your premises. These options work well because: a) No one has to get dressed up if they don’t want to. b) The party is in a familiar environment and everyone knows where it is. c) It is easier to make conversation in a more intimate setting. d) It’s easy

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35 Simple Ways to Boost Job Satisfaction

Judson Kleinman September 24, 2023

As companies continue to strategize for attracting employees back to the office, employers are looking towards job satisfaction more than ever. Today, the team here at Corporate Essentials is aiming to ease your effort of giving employees better access to a satisfying work experience. With 27 years of experience, we have noticed the qualities that help businesses in New Jersey and New York thrive. We’ve sifted through scores of studies, online polls and tips our teams have picked up along the way to bring you this list of 35 simples ways how to increase job satisfaction for your employees, starting today. 1. Have consistent values Establishing a set of core corporate values is a great idea. Core values give employees something to strive for, and a measure by which to evaluate new ideas and plans, “how does project X promote our value of Y”. This sows seeds that contribute to

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

Judson Kleinman August 10, 2023

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

Office Catering in NYC & NJ: A Delicious Way to Attract and Retain Employees

Judson Kleinman August 8, 2023

To paraphrase an old saying, the way to their hearts is through their stomachs. In this case, we’re talking about your team and their tummies. As employers work on their “return to the office” initiatives, many in the NYC and NJ area are finding that office catering is one (delicious) way to provide a satisfying team perk to attract and retain employees. What is office catering? Office catering takes on various iterations. At Corporate Essentials, office catering means providing delicious, freshly prepared meals to teams throughout NYC, Manhattan, and New Jersey. In general, we are talking about catering lunch or breakfast on demand for a team meeting or training session, a regularly scheduled workplace meal as an employee benefit, or providing fresh meals as a reward for jobs well done. In short, we bring the food to your NYC metro location for your employees to enjoy. Office catering can be

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Stocking Your Office’s Micro Market or Pantry in NY & NJ

Judson Kleinman July 31, 2023

Companies throughout the greater NY metro market—from northern NJ to the five boroughs of NYC—are bringing employees back to the office in greater numbers. One way to keep your team happy and fueled throughout the work day is through a micro market or pantry service. Micro markets and office pantries are somewhat similar—especially when set up, stocked, and attended by Corporate Essentials. “Establishing a micro market or a fully stocked office pantry are both ways to elevate the office break room,” said Judson Kleinman, CEO of Corporate Essentials. “The break room has always been integral to the success of many of our NY area clients, and providing great coffee and food has always been important. But today, elevating the break room with full pantry service has become even more important.” Pantry Service for NY and NJ Businesses The pantry service from Corporate Essentials creates an up-leveled break room. It’s a

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

Judson Kleinman July 26, 2023

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

Judson Kleinman July 20, 2023

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

Judson Kleinman May 16, 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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Invest in Employee Engagement With Full Pantry Service for Your NY/NJ Office

Five Benefits of Offering Chef Curated Meals in the Workplace in your NY/NJ Office as an Employee Perk

World-Class Frozen Treats in a Snap! Meet ColdSnap!

Four Benefits of Offering Breakfast in your NY/NJ Office

The Value of Simple Holiday Get-Togethers In the Office

35 Simple Ways to Boost Job Satisfaction

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

Office Catering in NYC & NJ: A Delicious Way to Attract and Retain Employees

Stocking Your Office’s Micro Market or Pantry in NY & NJ

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

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

Top NYC/NJ Office Perks in 2023

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