It might have seemed like a good idea. Bringing coffee and doughnuts your employees as token of appreciation. It's a nice gesture but also an empty one. Let's discuss some better alternatives.
Read more: A dozen doughnuts is not an employee engagement strategy
No matter the location, nothing brings people together like food. The office is no exception. When food is brought in for workers, most will take a moment to partake in the meal, or at the very least, investigate what eats that have been provided for them. As employers increasingly require their teams to be present at the office, it's a perfect time to revisit the dos and don'ts of serving food at the workplace.
Taking regular breaks throughout the workday can help you be more productive and more relaxed. If for nothing else, smokers find ample time to step away from their desks so perhaps, maybe you should too.
Read more: Your smoking colleagues are taking way more breaks than you