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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

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

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

Judson Kleinman March 3, 2022

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

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

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

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

How to Reduce Stress and Anxiety at Work in a Pandemic

Judson Kleinman July 20, 2020

Now that workplaces are reopening in some capacity after the initial COVID-19 shutdown, many company leaders are looking at how that workplace can be supportive, reducing stress and anxiety. A pleasant, inspiring, and welcoming workplace is good at any time. Post-COVID, a safe and supportive environment is all the more important in attracting, motivating, and retaining employees. Let’s talk about how to reduce stress and anxiety at work in a pandemic. When staff has been away from the physical work environment for weeks or months, welcoming them to a calm and cohesive workspace is crucial. You may be working with limited space, or a limited budget, but that doesn’t mean transforming your area is out of reach. You might be surprised to find out how much a few small changes can do for mental health. Here are a handful of tips that we hope inspire you to create positive change.

44 Employee Engagement Ideas & Tips For a Better Work Life

Judson Kleinman January 28, 2018

There are scores of metrics companies use to determine their success or failure on multiple levels. One set of statistics that rarely makes headlines surrounds the level of employee engagement that a firm maintains. Employee engagement has risen to a place of such import within the business community that the polling boffins at Gallup have an entire team dedicated to the science of employee engagement, headed by Ph.D. Jim Harter. While employee engagement ideas can be thin on the ground where budgets are tight, research has shown that engaged employees are the key to rising above market challenges. Harter says, “Companies constantly evolve, and they need new ideas all the time. Engaged employees are a lot closer to the best ideas. They’re thinking about the whole company and how they fit into it, and their ideas lead to better decisions.” Today, the team here at Corporate Essentials is focusing on tips you

#StressLess with Corporate Essentials…How Coloring Can Be Beneficial to Your Health.

Judson Kleinman January 26, 2018

A few years ago, I was sitting down with my niece, watching her scribble way out of the lines in her Disney coloring book. It was unacceptable. As her aunt, I took it upon myself to teach her how to properly tackle a coloring book in a way that was both fun and educational. When I picked up a crayon and began showing her how to color carefully within the lines and use all sorts of colors in exciting ways, I found that I couldn’t stop. Before I knew it, nostalgia took over and I had already finished an entire page by myself. It was just such a different thing to do; it felt so relaxing, even liberating. I would almost dare to say it felt better than taking a nap in the afternoon. That was when I realized that coloring can’t possibly just be for kids…there’s no way. It

How to Measure Employee Engagement

Judson Kleinman September 27, 2016

Your employees show up. They do their jobs. They make coffee in the break room and celebrate donuts left there by an anonymous do-gooder. They sometimes laugh, sometimes not. Some make friends and some do not. They look forward to Friday and rejoice on payday. The morale ebbs and flows, as it does in places of business. Overall, you feel good about your team. Your employees may seem happy, but are they engaged? Do they have a positive, emotional connection to their jobs? An article in the New York Daily News reports that nearly 70% of U.S. employees are miserable at work. According to the story, research conducted by the Gallup Poll suggests that the majority of American’s dislike or feel disengaged to their job. Forbes Magazine explains employee engagement is not the same as employee satisfaction. Forbes defines employee engagement as “the emotional commitment the employee has to the organization

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

The 50 Qualities of the Best Employees

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

Rediscovering the Lost Art of Small Talk in the Workplace

Benefits Beyond the Basics Create a Happier Workplace

25 Years of Corporate Essentials – Judson Kleinman Interview

Tips for Keeping Your Remote Employees Connected and Engaged

How to Reduce Stress and Anxiety at Work in a Pandemic

44 Employee Engagement Ideas & Tips For a Better Work Life

#StressLess with Corporate Essentials…How Coloring Can Be Beneficial to Your Health.

How to Measure Employee Engagement

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