Vending Solutions

What is your workplace’s personality? You know the feeling you get when you walk into the break room on a Tuesday morning looking for something from the vending machine or walking down the hall on Thursday afternoon. Hopefully, it comes across as a welcoming, friendly, and purposeful place.

While many characteristics create a company’s personality, there is one space or room in the building that can have a big impact. That space is the break room.

Let’s take a look at what three types of break rooms can do.

I don’t really have an opinion.

A generic space will likely have minimal impact, either good or bad. It’s just sort of there. The choice of snacks and beverages will be okay. Even though this type of room isn’t negatively affecting the workplace personality, it is a missed opportunity.

I only visit if I have to.

Unlike a generic break room, the unpleasant break room is a space that drives employees off-site during breaks and mealtimes. For whatever reason, Augusta employees feel they can’t find what they need, whether that’s fresh food, a great coffee, or just a comfortable place to relax for a few minutes.

Let’s go to the break room!

The vibe of an inviting and energetic space spills out into the rest of the office or facility. It’s a place where people want to be. Employees will want to go there for coffee breaks and snacks or meals. They can see that their employer understands which products are most trendy.

With more people visiting the space, there are a lot of occasions for unplanned conversations and brainstorming. These types of interactions can be energizing and inspiring. Both of which can positively affect productivity.

A great break room can also let everyone know that it’s okay to take a few minutes to relax and recharge. Employees appreciate being treated by their employer as a person instead of a number or machine.

The Break Room Solution

Not sure where your Augusta break room fits in?

Thankfully, it’s easy to turn an unpleasant or generic space into one that boosts morale. Riverside Refreshments offers Augusta companies several types of vending services, from micro-markets to vending machines. Each service can be customized to fit your organization’s unique needs. Choose from a selection of fresh foods, better-for-you and traditional snacks and beverages, and coffee service.

For more information about updating your current refreshment menu or designing a complete overhaul, please contact us at 706-793-2723.

The workplace, including the office break room, has changed. Historically, everyone went to the office to work. Companies then made a shift to having a large number of remote employees. Today, the pendulum has now settled somewhere in the middle. COVID-19 aside, Augusta companies want to bring their employees back to the office.

The days of sparsely decorated break rooms hidden at the back of the building are gone. Companies are redesigning their spaces to be open, communal areas. The new layouts promote spontaneous collaboration, inspire innovation, and increase morale.

One area that is no longer an afterthought is the break room. Gone are the spaces with poor lighting, basic table and chairs, and minimal amenities. To learn more about what your Augusta employees need and want, try surveying them. They know what they want.

Once it’s clear what your employees want, there are various options to choose from. Services include subsidized vending, office coffee service, and the micro-market.

Vending Services but Better

• • Employees pay part of none of the cost for beverages, snacks, or meals
  • The perceived value is higher than the actual cost to employers
  • Employees are less likely to leave the office for a meal or break, increasing overall productivity

Is It a Store or a Break Room Micro-Market?

• • Open concept “mini” store with open shelving, glass-front coolers, and self-checkout technology
  • Allows employees to read nutrition labels before making a purchase
  • Supports healthier decisions by offering fresh sandwiches, wraps, salads, produce, and yogurt
  • Meets employees unique work and meal schedules

The In-House Coffee Experience

• • Creates a gourmet coffee-house experience without leaving the office
  • Includes a variety of teas and coffees
  • Uses high-tech brewing systems to create gourmet and traditional coffee

What would your employees prefer? We’d love to help you figure out which one fits your needs best. Think Riverside Refreshments as a partner that can help with all your Augusta break room needs.

To learn more about all our break room services, please contact us at 706-793-2723. We look forward to collaborating with you.