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

Judson Kleinman April 13, 2023

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

Judson Kleinman March 2, 2023

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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How to Improve Employee Performance

Judson Kleinman December 8, 2022

With employee retention becoming a major focus, we’ve gathered some key ways to make your team feel inspired and supported at work.

How to Organize Office Party Catering in NYC

Judson Kleinman November 8, 2022

Workplace parties are among the most effective ways to boost employee morale. Office parties can reinforce company culture and values, and create a sense of trust between talent and their employer. According to the Harvard Business Review, parties are often interpreted by employees as an indicator of organizational stability and prosperity. Throwing a party with office catering in NYC can help organizations reach goals of employee reward or improving employee engagement. Regardless of the occasion, it’s important to invest in exceptional office party catering in NYC. For attendees, the food can often be the most memorable part of an event, for better or worse. Food is “an experience,” says events expert Zena Phillips in an interview with PCMA. Customized “food can play a part in making attendees happy, or for…[entertaining] top customers.” To help NYC companies make the most of their catering budget, read on for 10 best practices for

Bring Back the Company Holiday Party

Judson Kleinman October 7, 2022

It’s Never too Early to Celebrate Your Team! With the holiday season right around the corner, many companies are brainstorming ways to bring their teams together for an office holiday party after events had been sidelined due to COVID. With restrictions lifted regarding occupancy limits in venues and offices, companies are bringing their employees back to the workplace . . . and bringing back the corporate holiday party. What better way to celebrate your team—and say good-bye to 2022—than with a festive office party? We can’t think of any! Benefits of an office holiday party A corporate party not only provides opportunities to recognize your employees’ hard work and perseverance through the pandemic and beyond; it also gets everyone back together in a relaxed atmosphere, including your remote workers who don’t get to gather ‘round the water cooler or meet up in the break room at your office. After so

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

Judson Kleinman October 5, 2022

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

How Full-Service Catering Can Transform Your In-Office Event

Judson Kleinman July 23, 2022

Planning a company event or work-related gathering presents a unique challenge. The logistics to take into account can be overwhelming, especially if few people are in charge of overseeing its creation. That being said, putting together an event doesn’t have to be a struggle! Not when the professional full-service catering team at Martin + Fitch is here to help. Whether it takes place in your office or is held at an outside venue, we’ll work hard to make your event a great experience for everyone involved! Leave it to Us Corporate Essentials’ very own in-house catering company Martin + Fitch offers both full-service catering and drop-off deliveries. Since the team performs full-service catering, this arrangement extends beyond providing great food; it means we also prepare everything required to be sure the event runs smoothly. That includes choosing your rentals, coordinating bartending services and hiring waitstaff, clean up and more.

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

Judson Kleinman July 6, 2022

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

Judson Kleinman June 7, 2022

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

Try These Free Team Building Ideas to Improve Morale

Judson Kleinman May 25, 2022

The right time to actively boost employee morale is today–not when productivity and happiness begin to slip. Increasingly, organizations in the NYC metro area and the country are taking a proactive approach to managing employee engagement. According to Maritz Motivation, 78 percent of companies currently have a documented employee engagement strategy and nearly 50 percent measure engagement. ‘Workplace, or employee morale, is the job satisfaction, attitude and outlook that employees have while at your business” writes Forbes’ Mike Kappel. Researchers know that morale is influenced by a complex series of factors, including perceptions of reward, relationships with colleagues and satisfaction with work. Improving relationships between team members can have a direct impact on employee engagement. Team building exercises are one free method New York and New Jersey organizations can use to proactively influence satisfaction and attitudes in the workplace, and fuel a positive workplace culture. 15 Free Team Building Ideas

The 50 Qualities of the Best Employees

Judson Kleinman May 10, 2022

The best companies have many things in common – chief among these is their desire to recruit and retain the best employees in their field. But what are the qualities of a good employee, and how can you be sure the people you think are a good fit are the best hires for your NYC-area firm? Although our team here at Corporate Essentials usually provides readers with ways to keep employees happy in New Jersey and New York City offices, today we’re trying something different. Instead, we’re going to list the 50 best qualities good employees share to help answer those questions. While some people may check off on every box on this list, it is far more likely that you will find people who hit a few key points at a time. 1. Avoids gossip When it comes to building an atmosphere of open communication where everyone feels valued and

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30 Ways Your Boss Kills Employee Motivation

Judson Kleinman April 26, 2022

Keeping your employees motivated at your Manhattan, New York or New Jersey office location can be a constant struggle if the boss has a difficult personality. Especially today in the post-Covid environment, with hybrid work arrangements or remote workers, you may not realize that the boss is an issue right away. Or maybe you are the boss yourself or you have yet to identify the cause of low motivation among your teams. In any case, the corporate culture gurus here at Corporate Essentials have taken a little time to gather some of the worst behaviors bosses can have in terms of their impact on employee motivation in the workplace atmosphere. On the surface, many of these might just seem like good practice, but when misapplied, the consequences can be devastating to employee motivation and overall morale. It’s important in hectic work settings, like those typically found in NYC or NJ,

Office Culture

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

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

How to Improve Employee Performance

How to Organize Office Party Catering in NYC

Bring Back the Company Holiday Party

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

How Full-Service Catering Can Transform Your In-Office Event

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

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

Try These Free Team Building Ideas to Improve Morale

The 50 Qualities of the Best Employees

30 Ways Your Boss Kills Employee Motivation

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