Works busy – it’s always busy. But always being busy doesn’t make your team more productive. The best way you can help cultivate staff wellbeing is by elevating your break room experience.
Providing a kettle, fridge and a few mugs isn’t enough to make your staff feel valued and as though they matter.
In our journey towards fostering a workplace where staff wellbeing thrives, the break room stands as a beacon of care and rejuvenation. Read more to discover how you can transform your space into a sanctuary of support and nourishment.
Create a Haven: Infuse the break room with warmth and comfort, offering inviting seating arrangements and soft furnishings like sofas or chairs.
Comfortable and welcoming break rooms make employees feel relaxed and valued. Soft furnishings and cozy seating areas can create a home-like atmosphere, encouraging employees to take full advantage of their breaks. This relaxation can help reduce stress and improve overall mental health, leading to happier, more productive employees.
Nourishing Treats: Take this as you may, healthy treats or a variety of chocolate and lollies. Something that makes your team happy. Make sure to include something for everyone; think of your dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian/vegan team members.
Providing a range of snacks caters to different dietary needs and preferences, making all employees feel included and cared for. Healthy treats can boost energy levels and improve concentration, while a variety of options ensures that everyone finds something they enjoy. This inclusive approach fosters a sense of belonging and supports overall wellbeing.
Encouraging Connection: Offer a universal lunchtime to encourage your team to break away and connect without work being the main topic of conversation.
Shared lunchtimes promote social interactions and help build stronger relationships among team members. These connections can lead to better collaboration and communication, as well as a more cohesive and supportive work environment. Taking a break from work-related topics can also reduce stress and improve overall job satisfaction.
Mindful Hydration: Provide hydration options such as coffee, different teas, juices, cold water, and hot chocolate. Offer a variety of beverages to encourage your team to take smaller breaks around their lunch break.
Staying hydrated is essential for maintaining energy levels and cognitive function. By offering a variety of beverages, you encourage employees to stay hydrated and take short breaks throughout the day. These mini-breaks can improve focus, reduce fatigue, and enhance overall productivity.
Elevating Relaxation: Create zones for relaxation and mindfulness, with comfortable seating areas and soothing background music to promote stress relief and mental wellbeing.
Designated relaxation zones provide employees with a place to unwind and practice mindfulness. Comfortable seating and calming music can help reduce stress and anxiety, leading to improved mental health. Encouraging regular relaxation breaks can boost creativity and problem-solving skills, contributing to a more innovative and productive workforce.
Supporting Sustainability: Demonstrate a commitment to environmental stewardship by providing cutlery, plates, and mugs.
Promoting sustainability in the break room shows employees that the company cares about the environment. This can enhance the company’s reputation and appeal to eco-conscious employees. Providing reusable cutlery, plates, and mugs reduces waste and encourages a culture of sustainability, which can boost employee morale and foster a sense of shared responsibility.
Foster Learning: Create a mini-library or resource corner with books, magazines, and educational materials on personal and professional development topics, encouraging continuous learning and growth. (We’ve recently read Diary of A CEO!)
A resource corner encourages employees to pursue personal and professional development during their breaks. This commitment to continuous learning can enhance job satisfaction and career growth. Providing educational materials shows that the company values employee development, which can lead to higher retention rates and a more skilled workforce.
By embracing an approach to cultivating staff wellbeing, you can create a break room experience that not only nurtures the wellbeing of your staff but also serves as a cornerstone for your company culture; staff retention, higher productivity, and better output.
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