As 2025 has begun, we reflect on the evolution of workplace culture. Employees are looking for a healthier alternative that won’t break the bank. More offices now have the luxury of providing dining services for their employees. No more vending machine sandwiches or boring snacks. Some office managers will even go as far as putting out a suggestion box for what kind of snacks people would like to have. There are even subscription box services you can order from that have a variety pack from different regions from around the world. It’s a great way to embrace the different cultures within the office and to be more inclusive.
Companies in the US have embraced a different approach on how they handle interpersonal connections in the workplace. More and more CEOs are tuning in to what their employees need. By incentivizing a catered lunch, it shows more people are returning to the office. This also gives people the opportunity to connect with colleagues on a more social level. Some offices even have communal tables which gives a more “loungey and relaxed” feeling which studies have shown has an overall increase in productivity. The days of eating alone at your cubicle are fading away and corporate settings have a more “open concept” and better overall workflow.
CEOs, team leads, receptionists and even the new seasonal intern are all congregating over a nice meal. Bosses are engaging with their employees which has created more of a dialogue whereas before the idea of talking to your boss seemed so distant and intimidating. Companies today are breaking barriers on all fronts. Food really does connect people from all over!
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by Lorenzo Viviano
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