{"id":666,"date":"2019-12-14T10:17:49","date_gmt":"2019-12-14T10:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marchenyc.com\/blog\/?p=666"},"modified":"2020-01-10T20:26:30","modified_gmt":"2020-01-10T20:26:30","slug":"break-rooms-impact-new-york-city-employee-morale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marchenyc.com\/blog\/break-rooms-impact-new-york-city-employee-morale\/","title":{"rendered":"Break Rooms Impact New York City Employee Morale"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Can New York City break rooms really contribute to employee morale? The answer is yes, they really can and especially during the winter months. A specific break room can either invite employees to visit it, stay awhile and engage in conversation or push employees to other areas for conversation and refreshments.\u00a0
\u00a0Let\u2019s look at three ways that your break room can have an impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Space<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many different factors to consider when designing a break room\u2019s physical space<\/a>. The first question to ask is how will the space be used. Understanding the purpose(s) before making design decisions allows the design to encompass current and future needs. Some employers offer open spaces with games such as Foosball or table tennis while others focus on multiple, smaller and unique seating arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second questions to ask is what type of vibe or energy will the room have. For example, colors, textures, lighting, seating arrangements, layout, plants and organization all contribute to the experience an employee will have when walking into the room. Textures can come from a variety of materials including bricks or rocks, wood, pleather, metal, glass and plants. One caveat when it comes to color; colors<\/a> have different meanings in different cultures and can impact New York City individuals differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Refreshments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do the refreshments offered in your New York City break room match the types of refreshments that are important to your current employees? If the answer is no, then it\u2019s time to learn what would. Once those answers are clear, the next step is to consider quality coffee services<\/a> and healthy snacks and beverages. The final menu should reflect both your organization\u2019s needs and the refreshments your employees enjoy.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A break room can be used for more than grabbing a bite to eat or taking a break. The space can also become a central location where team building activities take place. At this time of year, gray skies are often accompanied by the winter blues. To combat these blah and sluggish feelings, host an event for your New York City employees that creates feelings of team spirit and happiness. \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n