As organisations across the UK and Europe encourage a hybrid working model, many employers are wondering how to incentivise staff back into office. A micro market could be an option.
As organisations across the UK and Europe encourage a hybrid working model, many employees – who have spent the last four years comfortably working from home – are wondering what might incentivise them to be drawn back into office a few times a week.
A perk that many organisations are implementing is a self-service micro market. With the ability to operate just about anywhere, micro markets offer a modern food and beverage experience that can become a cornerstone in any office setting.
Here are three ways micro markets can help organisations evolve their office culture:
Working professionals increasingly crave better options for their vending experience. Micro markets are replacing the traditional vending approach, driven by rapid advancements in technology and a post-COVID increase in cashless solutions.
The micro market’s self-service kiosk provides a simple checkout process for customers, allowing them to quickly grab and go. Micro markets can also feature smart fridges: smart locking refrigerators with remote monitoring capabilities and modern point-of-sale systems. This set-up allows organisations to expand their food and beverage offerings to include healthier goods and foods with longer shelf life.
With most companies embracing hybrid working models, teams need to maximise on the limited time that employees are all together in office. By providing everything employees need onsite from a food and drink perspective with a micro market, organisations can reduce employee time spent out of the office to get lunch or coffee.
Meals taken together are always a great catalyst for team building. With its modern features and a myriad of food and drink options, micro markets are a fun central point for teams to gather around, encouraging them to foster stronger relationships with one another.