American Workers Need Their Cup (or Three) of Joe
September 28 2015 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Staples Coffee Day Survey Uncovers Tasks
Employees Can’t Tackle Before Their First Cup
It’s no surprise that the U.S. workforce loves its coffee. In
fact, 37 percent of American workers say they can’t even get
dressed for work without their first cup of coffee. And, nearly
half of American workers consume at least three cups of coffee each
day. These statistics, brewed fresh in a survey from Staples, were
released today in advance of National Coffee Day, celebrated on
September 29.
U.S. workers say there are a number of tasks they can’t handle
before their first cup of the day. In fact, 44 percent said they
can’t have a conversation or commute without coffee. Next comes
checking email and eating a meal, at 40 and 38 percent of U.S.
employees, respectively.
“Providing coffee and a well-stocked breakroom are easy steps
that companies can take to ensure the happiness and productivity of
their employees,” said Chris Correnti, vice president and general
manager, Staples Facility Solutions. “The Staples Advantage
Workplace Index revealed that millennials value office perks and
break time. A simple gesture such as providing a well-stocked and
inviting breakroom with coffee options goes a long way toward
retaining talent.”
For a significant percentage of the workforce, one cup each day
will not suffice. In fact, over 57 percent need at least two cups
of coffee to feel productive and alert. In today’s always-on work
culture, coffee has become even more essential.
“Businesses are always looking for ways to jumpstart employee
productivity – leading to increased market share and sales – but
the one tried and true method for decades has been a cup of
coffee,” said Laura Stack, an award-winning keynote speaker,
bestselling author, and authority on workplace productivity.
“There’s nothing quite like coffee to keep employees engaged, alert
and happy at work.”
Americans in 2015 are obsessed with social media, scanning their
channels and posting updates multiple times each day. And even
still, when asked if they had to give up social media or coffee
forever, three out of four U.S. employees said they would give up
social media instead of coffee.
No matter the business size, Staples has the coffee products
companies need to keep their employees productive, whether through
Staples stores or Staples.com. For larger organizations, Staples
Advantage, the business-to-business division of Staples offers a
variety of coffee and coffee supply items including creamers,
sweeteners and cups/lids. It also offers customers a robust coffee
lease program that includes brewers at no extra charge, brewer
maintenance and access to a team of field experts.
Join Laura Stack and Staples for a Twitter party
Staples is bringing social and coffee together via a
#TwitterParty at 1:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday, Oct. 1, during
which @Staples and @StaplesB2B will engage with productivity expert
@laurastack to discuss America’s love affair with coffee, common
productivity challenges faced by today’s workforce and the impact
of well-stocked breakrooms on workplace happiness and productivity.
Come and join the #StaplesCoffeeTalk and qualify for exciting
prizes.
Resources:
- Follow Staples on Twitter @Staples and
Staples Advantage @StaplesB2B to learn more.
About the surveyThis survey was conducted using
SurveyMonkey.com and was live from August 17, 2015 – August 31,
2015.
About StaplesStaples makes it easy to make more happen
with more products and more ways to shop. Through its world-class
retail, online and delivery capabilities, Staples lets customers
shop however and whenever they want, whether it’s in-store, online
or on mobile devices. Staples offers more products than ever, such
as technology, facilities and break room supplies, furniture,
safety supplies, medical supplies, and Copy and Print services.
Staples also offers free shipping for Staples Rewards Members, in
most cases overnight. Headquartered outside of Boston, Staples
operates in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and
New Zealand. More information about Staples (SPLS) is available at
www.staples.com.
About Staples AdvantageStaples Advantage, the
business-to-business division of Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS),
serves organizations of 10 or more employees up to the Fortune
1000, helping them make more happen with more products, greater
cost savings and improved ordering efficiencies. Staples Advantage
provides its customers, including global businesses, local, state
and federal government, healthcare organizations and educational
institutions, with a one source solution featuring comprehensive
products and services like office supplies, technology, printing,
promotional products, furniture and facility supplies, along with a
customized level of account support and best-in-class customer
service. More information is available at
www.staplesadvantage.com.
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