The purpose of business remodeling is often to help your company run more smoothly and to improve its bottom line. While your first thought might be to focus on the offices or meeting rooms, adding a kitchen can have a significant impact on mood and productivity. Unlike home kitchens, which may require an oven or dishwasher, a basic space with cupboards, counters, a sink, microwave, and refrigerator is all that’s needed. Explore some of the advantages below.

4 Benefits of Having an Office Kitchen

1. Convenience & Productivity

If your employees want to bring lunch from home or take home leftovers after eating out, an office kitchen gives them a place to store their food and heat it up. Not only can this make life easier and more cost-effective for them, but it also means that if they are in the midst of a major project, they don’t have to leave to get food, disrupting their progress, or skip meals, which can negatively affect their concentration.

2. Cleanliness

Employees are also less likely to eat at their desks when there's a comfortable place to sit and eat. Therefore, as a result of this business remodeling project, there will be fewer spills and crumbs throughout the building. This not only can save carpeted areas from developing unsightly stains but also make it easier to keep pests out of the building—easing the workload on your maintenance staff while boosting the first impression given to clients.

3. Health

With a refrigerator to keep food from spoiling and a sink where your employees can wash their hands before eating, your staff members are more likely to fight off illness, especially during cold and flu season. To further support strong immune systems, consider stocking the shelves with healthy snacks and drink options—a perk that studies have shown boosts employee satisfaction by as much as 11%.

4. Morale

Any company is built on their employees—and some choose to show their appreciation by throwing an office party during the summer or to commemorate certain holidays or anniversaries. An office kitchen not only helps facilitate these gatherings but can also boost social connections between workers who would not normally interact, should they choose to eat their lunch at the same time. This can help create inter-departmental bonds that can smooth the pathways of communication.

If you need business remodeling services in Lea County, choose Accredited Builders. Based in Hobbs, NM, these fully licensed, insured, and bonded contractors have 15 years of experience with both residential and commercial projects of any size. To learn more about their services, visit them online. For a free consultation to discuss your vision, call (575) 393-7596.