September is Self-Care Awareness Month. To help make the most of it, Vista Vending is bringing you some self-care ideas perfect for your hard-working staff. We aim to help your team’s well-being and create a Seattle better company culture. This will not only make your business stronger but boost morale and retention. Those are great reasons to implement some self-care break room benefits today!
Self-Care is Important
It is a must in our daily lives to care for ourselves. But too often we neglect it due to our hectic schedules. We put others’ needs before our own. There just seems to be a never-ending to-do list that requires all our time and attention.
To avoid burnout and stave off illness, we must put self-care higher on that to-do list. It is much easier to give time and focus to others when we are balanced, rested, and feeling cared for. That’s the power of self-care. It helps us do MORE. With that in mind, here are some self-care tips for your staff and how you can help them master the art of well-being.
Self-Care Tips for Happier Employees
1. Balance Work and Life
It’s a common phrase: work/life balance, but that doesn’t make it unimportant. Getting a balance between work life and home life is a must for self-care. Employers can help make this happen with onsite food services for staff. Employees will no longer need to waste time in lines off-site. Vending machines are a nice, easy way to offer snacks and drinks at work. They are open 24/7 for a quick refreshment and Vista Vending keeps them stocked for you.
Would your staff benefit from meals in the break room? Then a Tacoma micro-market might be a good option. The open space allows for a greater mix of fresh food, tasty snacks, and cold drinks. Yet, it’s still fast, a true grab-and-go solution. The self-checkout kiosk makes paying quick and easy for employees, taking credit cards and mobile pay.
2. Build a Relaxing Break Room
A relaxing and well-decorated break room restores well-being. That’s what employees need to protect themselves from too much stress and burnout. Consider a break room renovation that includes soothing wall colors. Add live plants into the space to clean the air and help staff feel more in tune with nature.
Don’t forget about the food and beverages. Our micro-markets can provide not only nourishment but also modern fixtures designed to create a welcoming vibe. It’s a great way to upgrade the break room space to a place staff want to visit.
Or try office pantry service. The free snacks and drinks in stocked office pantries serve two purposes. First, staff can grab what they need easily – a great way to recharge the self. Second, subsidizing the food makes your team feel valued and cared about. That’s great for morale and company culture.
3. Promote Taking Breaks
Taking breaks is a form of self-care. Use the lure of great office coffee or tea to entice Bellevue staff to take short breaks throughout the day. It’s a rest for busy minds, which need reboot time between tasks. Single-cup coffee options allow everyone to choose a different kind of coffee, which can make it extra enticing for the office. Many brewers can also make tea for those non-coffee drinkers.
You can also provide a well-stocked tea bar full of black, green, and herbal teas to meet the needs of your diverse staff. This will draw them into the break room and help them to take a quick respite. Thus, they will return to work energized and ready to tackle the next to-do item.
Vista Vending Delivers Self-Care Service in the Break Room
Self-care is vital as a business tool. Staff who practice self-care perform better and stay at their employer. That’s great for productivity and retention. Offering onsite food, snacks, and drinks can help employees care for themselves. It restores balance. Choosing the right mix can make the break room a welcoming place to rest and refresh. It can go a long way to helping staff see the value of breaks and taking them to avoid burnout.
Contact Vista Vending to help with services that boost self-care. We have years of serving Seattle break room solutions like vending services and office coffee. We know how to optimize your space to achieve your goals. Give us a call at 253.592.2843 today.
