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Motivation by Design: How Workplace Dining Drives Performance
Employee motivation grows in everyday moments where employees connect over coffee, fresh food, and casual conversation. Those small pauses between work and meetings...
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How Hospitality Drives Employee Retention in Law Firms
Hospitality builds belonging—and belonging drives employee retention. See how Food For Thought helps law firms turn summer programs into loyalty.
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From Cafeteria to Community: Turning Dining Into Your Building’s Competitive Edge
Office life is different now. Hybrid routines changed when people come in, how long they stay, and what they expect from the day. Tenants judge a building by how it feels, not only by how it looks.
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Why Dining Is the Hidden Driver of Workplace Occupancy
A great cafeteria fuels culture, connection, and tenant retention. Discover why dining sells space and how Food For Thought leads the way.
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3 Ways Your Workplace Cafeteria Fuels Employee Retention and Motivation
Employees spend nearly a third of their lives at work—and in that time, they crave more than a paycheck. They seek connection, comfort, and a sense of belonging. Few things deliver all three like food.
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Catering to Everyone: A Practical Guide to Dietary Restrictions in the Workplace
Have you ever planned a work event only to realize at the last moment that you hadn't planned for dietary restrictions? Some employees might have been left munching on lettuce in the corner while others enjoyed full, nutritious meals.
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How to Prevent Employee Burnout: 5 Proven Strategies to Boost Retention and Morale
Understanding how to prevent employee burnout is essential for maintaining a productive and happy workforce.
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5 Corporate Catering Menu Ideas That Impress Employees: Complete Planning Guide
Picture this — you're an HR professional or event planner putting together a corporate event menu. At the event, employees chat, laugh and thoroughly enjoy the meals.
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6 Game-Changing Ways Remote Work is Reshaping Corporate Catering for Hybrid Teams
Discover flexible, innovative meal programs for today's hybrid workforce. With 41% of employees in the United States on a hybrid work schedule, changes in work dynamics have affected more than just office environments. One of the many industries affected by a changing work environment is catering, with many businesses rethinking their corporate catering models. While workplace meals and snacks are not a new perk, their significance has changed. Meals incentivize office atten
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8 Workplace Dining Trends to Watch in Corporate Food Services
Tired of traditional corporate catering? Looking for fun ways to use corporate catering to keep your employees engaged? By adopting popular workplace dining trends like global flavors, nostalgic dishes and unique textures...
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On Trend by Food For Thought: Your Guide to Inspiring Event Trends
FFT On Trend is your go-to resource for the season’s best ideas. Published twice a year.
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Inside One Redditor's Mae District Wedding: A Stunning Chicago Celebration
Reddit post on r/BigBudgetBrides, user "hoodiehoo2" shared an inspiring and detailed account of her recent wedding at Chicago’s Mae District
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Innovative Ways to Boost Employee Motivation and Morale
In today's competitive work environment, keeping employees engaged and motivated is crucial for productivity.According to Slack's 2023 study “The State of Work,” 82% of workers surveyed...
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Office Pantry Solutions for a Happier Workplace
Looking for a way to keep your employees energized and motivated at work? An office pantry stocked with snacks and drinks can make a big difference in the level of energy and engagement in the workplace.
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Best Event Spaces in Chicago
Whether you want to dazzle the masses with an extraordinary venue or plan an intimate meeting with favored clients, you can cement your business in your guests' minds with the right space.
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10 Expert Tips for Crafting Your Next Corporate Event
Expert Tips for planning a work event Executing a successful corporate event requires strategy and attention to detail. From mastering the menu to elevating the space with fun decor, a lot of work goes into the process. If you're planning an upcoming party, conference, product launch, or other function, these expert tips can streamline your approach and provide guests with the best experience possible. Learn more with this comprehensive guide to corporate event planning. Beyo
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Master Your Meetings: A Strategic Guide to Catering a Business Meeting That Impresses Every Time
Catering your client meetings is a fantastic way to demonstrate the value your business places on these relationships. We are breaking down essential considerations if you're looking to impress and entice your clients
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Elevate Your Workplace: Understanding the Importance of Corporate Coffee Culture
Coffee and corporate culture and closely linked. There are a considerable number of benefits a reliable coffee and drink service can have in a workplace. Your employees need to have breaks, and giving them the resources
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The Benefits of Employee Meal Programs
The employee experience is vital in the modern workplace, and employers are constantly looking for creative ways to engage employees.
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How to Develop an Employee Snack Program
Whether you've participated in a snack program before or they're new to you, keep reading. Snack programs can make a significant difference in employee productivity, work satisfaction and project innovation
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