An office breakroom is more than a place for employees to grab a cup of coffee. The best breakrooms offer a little bit of an oasis from the office stress, so that employees can take some time for themselves, enjoy food or drink, and then go back to work in a more productive and energized way. If a business sets up the breakroom right, it can lead to better employee satisfaction and productivity.
To truly give employees a break, consider making your breakroom more cozy and like home. These products can easily up the decor a touch to bring that homey feel, and at the same time they have the functionality to protect the floors and tables from spills. A couple of storage containers can help too, so we added some of those to the list as well. With these items, the breakroom can be a better place to eat a snack and then feel invigorated to get back to work.
In some business places, there aren’t many opportunities for employees to feel appreciated by their employers. But the breakroom is a place that is dedicated to the people who work hard for you every day. Giving it a little bit of attention can dramatically change the mood of the room and uplift the morale throughout the building.
These items are low-cost but high reward. Just a few decorations — that also serve a purpose in creating a clean and safe environment — can help transform the breakroom into a place where everyone will want to eat their lunches. It will allow workers to feel more supported and appreciated, and they will in turn be more ready to face the rest of their work day.