Staples Business Advantage Announces Five Finalists, Opens Voting for the “Ultimate Breakroom Makeover” Contest
July 01 2016 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
$40,000 prize package will transform a
company’s breakroom into a welcoming, collaborative hub for
employees
Whether you work at a concrete plant, engineering firm or
healthcare provider, the U.S. workforce shares at least one
commonality: the need to take a break and recharge during the
workday. Recognizing the appeal of office breaks for their own
workplace, almost 3,000 businesses pleaded their case to Staples
Business Advantage, the business-to-business division of Staples,
Inc., as part of the company’s “Ultimate Breakroom Makeover”
contest, and today five finalists were announced.
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The employees at Braun Northwest – a
manufacturer of emergency vehicles – have an interior designer
turned procurement manager with creative ideas in mind for their
breakroom – which currently “could be confused with a prison
facility.” The company would fulfill its vision with a new paint
job, better lighting and matching seating. (Photo: Business
Wire)
Beginning today through July 16, the public will vote to
determine the grand prize winner at
https://staplesadvantage.com/ultimatebreakroom, to be announced in
early August. The grand prize winner will receive a $40,000 prize
package which includes access to Staples Business Advantage’s
assortment of breakroom solutions – encompassing coffee options,
healthy snacks, office furniture, cleaning solutions, appliances
and flat screen televisions, as well as services for layout design
and implementation to bring the facelift vision to life.
“The breakroom should be an inviting place that encourages
employees to recharge, de-stress or engage – especially considering
that more than two-thirds of workers work more than 40 hours a
week, according to the Staples Business Advantage Workplace Index,”
said Kerry Anne Carter, vice president, Staples Business Advantage.
“Employers are tempting employees to look elsewhere when they
devalue their break time.”
- The five companies hoping for a
breakroom facelift include: Braun Northwest,
Inc., Chehalis, WA: The employees at Braun Northwest – a
manufacturer of emergency vehicles – have an interior designer
turned procurement manager with creative ideas in mind for their
breakroom – which currently “could be confused with a prison
facility.” The company would fulfill its vision with a new paint
job, better lighting and matching seating.
- C.H. Reed, Inc., Hanover, PA:
Manufacturing company C.H. Reed, Inc. submitted a “Kitchen Fantasy”
poem, whimsically describing its current breakroom, which is
anything but a fantasy. Employees would like a restoration with new
appliances and a warm, welcoming appearance.
- Concrete Pipe and Precast, LLC, Jessup,
MD: Employees often eat lunch in their cars because there’s no
usable space to take a break. The company envisions a creatively
designed breakroom where employees can escape their dust-filled
work environment and watch television, play video games and refuel
with a meal or snack.
- Kemper House, Strongsville, OH:
Employees at Kemper House have rewarding, yet high-stress
responsibilities caring for older adults with memory impairments.
They foresee a “mini spa” relaxation zone with comfortable chairs,
brighter paint colors and healthy snacks.
- Lizardos Engineering Associates, P.C.,
Mineola, NY: This provider of mechanical and electrical engineering
services has a breakroom that discourages lingering, with no chairs
and a sink that “looks like someone poured acid in it.” Staff would
love new cabinetry, counters and sink, along with a beautiful tile
backsplash.
Visitors to the finalists gallery can cast a vote for their
favorite entry once per day and they themselves will be entered to
win one of ten Voter Sweepstakes prizes. Voters must be 18 or older
to vote. Voting ends July 16th at 5:00 p.m. ET. For Official Rules,
visit https://www.staplesbreakroomcontest.com/rules.php.
About Staples, Inc.
Staples retail stores and Staples.com help small business
customers make more happen by providing a broad assortment of
products, expanded business services and easy ways to shop, all
backed with a lowest price guarantee. Staples offers businesses the
convenience to shop and buy how and when they want - in store,
online, via mobile or though social apps. Staples.com customers can
either buy online and pick-up in store or ship for free from
Staples.com with Staples Rewards minimum purchase. Expanded
services also make it easy for businesses to succeed with in-store
Business Centers featuring shipping services and products, copying,
scanning, faxing and computer work stations, Tech Services,
full-service Print & Marketing Services, Staples Merchant
Services, small business lending and credit services.
Staples Business Advantage, the business-to-business division of
Staples, Inc., helps mid-market, commercial and enterprise-sized
customers make more happen by offering a curated assortment of
products and services combined with deep expertise, best-in-class
customer service, competitive pricing and state-of-the art
ecommerce site. Staples Business Advantage is the one-source
solution for all things businesses need to succeed, including
office supplies, facilities cleaning and maintenance, breakroom
snacks and beverages, technology, furniture, interior design and
Print & Marketing Services. Headquartered outside of Boston,
Staples, Inc. operates throughout North and South America, Europe,
Asia, Australia and New Zealand. More information about Staples
(NASDAQ: SPLS) is available at www.staples.com.
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