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Can an office coffee machine really improve your company culture?

An office coffee machine may seem like a simple appliance, but it can have a significant impact on a company’s culture and the overall workplace experience for your team. In fact, an office coffee machine may be one of the cheapest and easiest ways to start building a positive workplace culture.

Creates a social hub: A coffee machine can act as a hub for employees to socialise and interact with one another. It helps create a space where your team can gather, engage in conversation, and build the connections that cultivate a positive workplace culture.

Small but powerful perk: Providing free coffee to employees is a small perk that can go a long way in boosting employee satisfaction. Making sure your team feel appreciated and taken care can lead to a more positive work environment and improved employee retention rates, especially as the cost of purchasing a daily coffee from a café continues to rise. 

Something for everyone: A good quality coffee machine, should cater to non-coffee drinkers as well. With options like hot chocolate, chai lattes and a variety of teas, all employees can enjoy an office coffee machine. With the addition of a chilled and sparkling water system, you can ensure that there’s something for everyone in your social hub.

Promotes sustainability: Investing in a high-quality, fresh bean, coffee machine can reduce the amount of waste created by disposable coffee cups and pods. Encouraging employees to bring reusable cups or providing them with branded company mugs can promote sustainability on an individual and company level. Team members can even take the coffee grinds home to use in their gardens.

An office coffee machine can be a small investment that has a big impact on company culture by promoting social interaction, enhancing employee satisfaction, providing something everyone can enjoy, and promoting sustainability. If you’re ready for Krema to be your partner in creating a vibrant and thriving workplace, please contact us below.