by Brianna Crandall — October 3, 2014—Retail giant Staples recently kicked off a nationwide “Refresh. Recharge. Refuel.” Breakroom Tour to encourage office workers across the country to take a break. The tour will let people disconnect from work by visiting a large-scale, “pop-up” breakroom stocked with free refreshing snacks, coffee and other beverages.
As part of the tour, Staples will host public breakroom events in ten major U.S. cities: Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC.
A survey of office workers and managers by Staples this summer revealed some interesting regional trends, including:
- Workers in the Northeast (58%) feel more burnt out than their colleagues across other regions of the United States.
- Workers in the West (27%) are not taking lunch breaks.
- In the Midwest, workers feel guilty about getting up from their desks to take a break (28%).
- Workers in the South (90%) say they need breaks to boost productivity.
Despite regional differences, the survey underscored the importance of taking breaks as employees work longer days. An overwhelming majority of workers (86%) acknowledge that taking a break would make them more productive. In fact, 58% of respondents said a well-stocked, comfortable breakroom would encourage breaks.
“This tour demonstrates the power of the breakroom in keeping employees refreshed and recharged,” said Chris Correnti, Vice President, Staples Facility Solutions. “The Staples “Refresh. Recharge. Refuel.” Breakroom Tour will provide a welcome diversion and deliver just the kind of break workers need, so they can return to work ready to make more happen.”
Staples has the expertise and products to help companies turn their breakroom into a venue to keep employees happy, refreshed and productive. No matter the size of the business, facilities managers and other procurement professionals can get breakroom supplies through Staples stores or Staples.com for small businesses, and through Staples Advantage, the business-to-business division which services larger organizations.
What to expect at the event:
- Tips to help workers make an energizing break happen;
- Free snacks, coffee and other beverages along with breakroom games, prizes, product samples and entertainment;
- An interactive photo tent allowing workers to capture their energizing break with coworkers; and
- Appearances by special breakroom guests at select locations.
