Coffee, of course, plays a significant role in the life of many who work in an office. Productivity levels for some are directly correlated to their intake of caffeine, it seems. But even for those who avoid the java but go for a cup of tea or that cold glass of water, what is it about the act of obtaining a beverage and returning to one`s desk that is so satisfying?
Going to grab a coffee can be a great way to mark the separation between working on two different tasks. It often helps to clear your mind once you have finished working on one thing, and before starting the other, and going for a walk through the office, chatting to a few people along the way, and returning with a steaming cup is a nice way to accomplish this. That said, this can quite easily cross the line into the land of procrastination; if you find yourself beverage-seeking between answering every second email, this is likely the case.
Socially, the proverbial water cooler, which could also be the coffee station, is an important part of building relationships in the office. While not quite as effective as the social network built between smokers, beverage-seeking is still a great opportunity to chat with those you don`t normally see or work with, not to mention a healthier alternative to joining the puffers.
While it may be tempting for offices to cut costs and offer reduced or no beverages to employees, there are certainly consequences to this. Productivity, culture and the social fabric of the office are all tied in to the water cooler, coffee room or tea station.
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