How Offering Healthy Snacks Can Improve Employee Satisfaction and Performance It’s been said many times: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly transformed the way we work, with remote work becoming the new norm for many employees. As companies are beginning to consider the return to the office, the transition can be challenging for both employers and […]
This is Part 3 of a 3-part Series: The Non-negotiables of a Breakroom. Creating a modern, inviting breakroom for employees is essential for maintaining an efficient, productive workplace. You first have to ask yourself, what is the point of a breakroom? A break room is a designated area where employees can take a break from […]
This is Part 1 of a 3-part Series: The Sensible Breakroom. Break rooms are an essential part of any workplace, allowing employees to take a break and de-stress. But what if you could make them even better? By designing a break room that uses all five senses, as well as the holistic approach to mind, […]
This is Part 1 of a 3-part Series: Break Rooms as Art. Can a breakroom actually be a thing of beauty? With an emphatic yes, it is more than possible, it is a non-negotiable. Here is why: Employees feel they are valued like a Monalisa While 9 out of 10 executives may think their employees […]
Coming off the heels of “Dry January” we have February – the month we all focus on heart health. While it’s a good thing to focus on in one particular month, the hope is that we continue on for longer than that, hopefully for life. Because your life could depend on it! One of garten’s […]
If you are stressed, and you are eating, are you stress eating? Stress eating is a common problem that affects many people, especially those who spend a significant amount of time at work. According to recent statistics, an estimated 70% of meals are consumed at work, which can have a significant impact on both mental […]
Smart farmers know that investing in the quality of their soil will have a hugely positive outcome on the quality of their crops. It just makes sense, right? Smart employers realize the same is true in the workplace. They are seeing that a small investment to improve the food employees consume at work is a […]
garten CEO Michael Heinrich recently sat down with Eric Archambeau and it was no surprise that these two brilliant minds, one rooted in his grandmother’s garden, and one a global food enthusiast and impact investor, gravitated toward the impact that food production has on the environment in their conversation. Turns out, when done right, farming […]
Alicia Mandel offers expert HR insights on creating intentional workplace cultures in this Think Human not Resources series article. In most cases what’s good for the individual employee is good for the organization. When the organization cares for its employees – the employees are simply more open to using their discretionary effort to care for […]