Office and Businesses
The office and businesses sector covers a vast diversity of business types and departments within larger organisations who offer coffee and vending machines to refresh staff and clients
Business needs will vary by sub-sector within this group and will be subject to hours of operation. This group includes: professional services (accountants, architects, legal, advertising and media, computing), property, mortgage and letting agents, call centres and business operation sites.
Refreshments are food (snacks) and beverages (coffee, tea and soft drinks) that are provided to employees, customers, or other people in a business environment. Providing refreshments to staff and customers is a great way to improve morale and productivity, and is seen as a key element of customer service. By providing refreshments, businesses can signal to customers and staff that they value their presence and that they are appreciated. Additionally, providing refreshments can help to create a more relaxed and comfortable atmosphere in the workplace, which can lead to improved communication and co-operation between staff and customers.
Alba work with many different business sectors and those offering hybrid working arrangements. A coffee machine and treat boxes are seen by many businesses as an incentive to get staff back into the workplace. Many of our customer businesses have bean to cup coffee machines (plumed or manual fill) using a variety of Lavazza coffee blends. Some have opted for a Lavazza pod system as staff numbers may be low on certain days - this ensures staff receive a fresh coffee each time. Generous businesses regularly order treat boxes: crisps, confectionery, biscuits plus a range of cold carbonates and fruit drinks as a staff perk for them to enjoy along with their coffee.
