The coffee break has been a staple of the workday since the early days of modern industry. Office spaces soon became ornamented with automatic coffee machines and afternoon coffee orders became a daily ritual.
Yet, these breaks were often limited, to ensure workers weren’t spending too much time away for their desks.
Today the tables have turned. More traditional companies now realize that social concepts, like the communal workspace, actually boost employee productivity and coffee culture is a major part of this. Grabbing a latte is no longer just something workers do on their break, but rather a vital part of a productive workday.
Offices around the world are now jumping on this trend, rapidly moving away from placing emphasis on hours worked and focusing on socializing to promote communication and collaboration.
Read more on the Social Workplace Blog…