Reducing Food Waste in the Workplace
Food waste is a growing issue, and it doesn’t stop at home or in restaurants. It’s also happening in our break rooms and workplace kitchens. If your organization is evaluating how to improve sustainability practices at the worksite, chances are you’ve thought about how much food goes to waste in your facilities. Reducing food waste…
Snack Smart: Neurodiverse-Inclusive Snacks at Work
April is Autism Awareness Month, a time when conversations around neurodiversity move front and center. It’s an opportunity to educate ourselves, build more inclusive environments, and celebrate the diverse ways people think, work, and experience the world. While it’s easy to focus on the bigger picture—policies, accommodations, training—sometimes the smallest things can make the biggest…
More Than Lemonade: Lemon Flavors, Trends, and Innovations
When life gives you lemons, you can create some truly delicious things. As the weather continues to warm up, a lot of us are ready for flavors that match the feeling of spring. We might turn to the bright taste of citrus in fruit tarts, custards, salads, and fruity drinks like teas and lemonades. One…
How Hot Tea Keeps You Hydrated in the Cold
We all know how important it is to stay hydrated. But that doesn’t always mean we drink the right amount of water. When the weather takes a dip, staying hydrated can be more difficult. People generally feel less thirsty in the winter. According to a study by The University of New Hampshire, cold weather can…
Beating the January Blues: How to Feel Your Best in the Winter
Whether or not you’ve packed up your holiday lights and taken your decorations down, the holiday season has come to a close. After the hustle and bustle of the festive season, many of us start to feel glum around this time of year. January’s cold weather, short days, and the pressure of the new year…
Immunity-Boosting Options for the Workplace
Chances are if you’ve caught wind of a bug or a case of the sniffles spreading around the workplace, you’ve been hearing the explanation, “it’s that time of year.” Cold and flu season is upon us, and many of us are doing the best we can to avoid taking sick days or losing time to…
Reducing Food Waste and Promoting Food Recovery in the Workplace
The holidays are approaching, and for many that means it’s time to prepare decadent meals for family and coworkers alike. While feasting on great food can be a great way to celebrate many of our favorite times of year, some of us have eyes bigger than our stomachs. The more food we dish out, the…
Why Socialization in the Workplace Matters
While remote working and hybrid work schedules have become the norm, many things about the workplace have stayed the same. One thing that hasn’t changed is employees’ desire for connection. As much as they may love working on the couch in their pajamas, there are some things workers can’t get from working at home. Many…
Pumpkin Spice Everything: How Pumpkin Spice Became the Signature Fall Flavor
Autumn is in the air, and with it comes the warm smell of a fall favorite: pumpkin spice. What started as a seasonal novelty has evolved into a full-blown cultural phenomenon. Pumpkin spice-flavored everything has made its way onto shelves, menus, and social media feeds everywhere. It seems like every year the flavor appears sooner…
Support Employee Wellness with Choice Plus
Health-consciousness may seem like a trend on the rise, but it is so much more than just a fad. According to Statista Consumer Insights, 50 percent of Americans claim to try to actively eat healthily. The demand for healthy food and drink options is consistently rising, and people expect their employers to keep up. If…