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The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Is good coffee the secret to a happy office? Nearly 100% of employers believe a brew is vital for staff wellbeing
GOOD coffee is regarded as a workplace essential to fuel businesses with 98 per cent of employers saying it plays a vital role in the wellbeing of their staff, according to a new poll. 82 per cent of employees say access to good coffee improves their mood and productivity. Advertisement 3 83 per cent of British workers say that their workplace is an enjoyable place to be Credit: Getty 3 70 per cent of workers say that coffee machine chats are the most sociable part of their day Credit: Getty More than two thirds (70 per cent) also highlighted coffee machine chats as the most sociable moment of their day - with 91 per cent viewing them as a hub for camaraderie and collaboration. Research showed this is important as 27 per cent of workers say they But happiness falls to just 22 per cent if the environment is not right And 45 per cent of hybrid workers say they would come into their place of work more often if there were more opportunities to Advertisement Despite these benefits, two thirds of survey respondents said they only have access to a kettle at work. Clare Hancock, Managing Director of Thrive London, which commissioned the research of 1,000 staff and 100 employers, said: 'When budgets are tight, investing in premium 'The kettle hasn't moved with the times and the best workplaces are built around moments of connection. 'What we see from this research is that great, speciality coffee facilitates this.' Advertisement Most read in The Sun Breaking She added: ' Her company Thrive London - which she runs with her sister Emma - provides speciality high end coffee. 3 45 per cent of workers said they would come in more if they could socialise with colleagues Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Is good coffee the secret to a happy office? Nearly 100% of employers believe a brew is vital for staff wellbeing
Nearly half of British workers say they would come in more, if they could socialise with colleagues A WHOLE LATTE LOVE Is good coffee the secret to a happy office? Nearly 100% of employers believe a brew is vital for staff wellbeing Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GOOD coffee is regarded as a workplace essential to fuel businesses with 98 per cent of employers saying it plays a vital role in the wellbeing of their staff, according to a new poll. 82 per cent of employees say access to good coffee improves their mood and productivity. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 83 per cent of British workers say that their workplace is an enjoyable place to be Credit: Getty 3 70 per cent of workers say that coffee machine chats are the most sociable part of their day Credit: Getty More than two thirds (70 per cent) also highlighted coffee machine chats as the most sociable moment of their day - with 91 per cent viewing them as a hub for camaraderie and collaboration. Research showed this is important as 27 per cent of workers say they feel lonely or isolated, while 83 per cent say their workplace is an enjoyable space to be in and they feel happy at work. But happiness falls to just 22 per cent if the environment is not right And 45 per cent of hybrid workers say they would come into their place of work more often if there were more opportunities to socialise with colleagues. Despite these benefits, two thirds of survey respondents said they only have access to a kettle at work. Clare Hancock, Managing Director of Thrive London, which commissioned the research of 1,000 staff and 100 employers, said: 'When budgets are tight, investing in premium coffee may seem like a luxury but our research shows it's a priceless investment in people. 'The kettle hasn't moved with the times and the best workplaces are built around moments of connection. 'What we see from this research is that great, speciality coffee facilitates this.' She added: 'Coffee is the small thing that powers the big things — connection, creativity, performance.' Her company Thrive London - which she runs with her sister Emma - provides speciality high end coffee.
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Is good coffee the secret to a happy office? Nearly 100% of employers believe a brew is vital for staff wellbeing
GOOD coffee is regarded as a workplace essential to fuel businesses with 98 per cent of employers saying it plays a vital role in the wellbeing of their staff, according to a new poll. 82 per cent of employees say access to good coffee improves their mood and productivity. 3 3 More than two thirds (70 per cent) also highlighted coffee machine chats as the most sociable moment of their day - with 91 per cent viewing them as a hub for camaraderie and collaboration. Research showed this is important as 27 per cent of workers say they feel lonely or isolated, while 83 per cent say their workplace is an enjoyable space to be in and they feel happy at work. But happiness falls to just 22 per cent if the environment is not right And 45 per cent of hybrid workers say they would come into their place of work more often if there were more opportunities to socialise with colleagues. Despite these benefits, two thirds of survey respondents said they only have access to a kettle at work. Clare Hancock, Managing Director of Thrive London, which commissioned the research of 1,000 staff and 100 employers, said: 'When budgets are tight, investing in premium coffee may seem like a luxury but our research shows it's a priceless investment in people. 'The kettle hasn't moved with the times and the best workplaces are built around moments of connection. 'What we see from this research is that great, speciality coffee facilitates this.' She added: ' Coffee is the small thing that powers the big things — connection, creativity, performance.' Her company Thrive London - which she runs with her sister Emma - provides speciality high end coffee. 3
BBC News
11-06-2025
- Health
- BBC News
New garden in Battersea Park aims to help people with dementia
A new sanctuary garden is opening in south-west London to support people living with is designed to be an accessible space for a range of sensory and mobility needs and is located in Thrive London's garden in Battersea health partnership Thrive London has a programme where trained practitioners help people living with dementia or memory loss engage in gentle gardening activities."We look forward to welcoming people to the sanctuary garden where older visitors and people on our programmes and their carers can benefit from time in nature, therapeutic gardening and feeling part of a community," said Alex McDonald, from the organisation. Engagement with nature and gardening drives behaviours that reduce the risks of with dementia, delaying the onset, slowing the decline and reducing social isolation, according to is hoped health and social care providers will welcome the garden and the "support" it will bring to the local community. The garden also aims to help develop more professionally trained Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) practitioners by being used as a resource within Thrive's STH is "invaluable" for people with early onset dementia, said Ms McDonald, who is a Thrive STH practitioner. "Whilst people with dementia may not be able to remember their tasks, the feelings last longer than the memories," she added.
