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Many companies offer their employees catered meals and other lunchtime perks to boost performance and retention. Since extravagant gestures of gratitude aren’t feasible every day, encourage your employees to eat meals with their teammates at a restaurant, in the break room, or even on an outdoor bench.

3 Reasons Coworkers Should Have Meals Together

1. Increase Communication

It can be difficult for your employees to get to know each other, especially if they’re always striving to meet deadlines. If they get together outside of work for a meal, they can become better acquainted and find common ground, making everyone feel more comfortable.

When your employees understand each other, they’ll feel more comfortable asking other team members for help. Sharing a meal also gives people from different departments the opportunity to interact, share their point of view, and exchange ideas.

2. Enhances Productivity

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During a meal, your employees will discuss challenges that they may not feel comfortable disclosing to upper management. For example, one person at the table may have a solution to a problem someone else is facing. With a strong sense of support between your team, they’ll be more likely to ask each other for help on projects, which will propel the work forward and boost productivity.

3. Boosts Morale

Getting together outside of the office allows your employees to relax and not feel the constraints of corporate culture and etiquette. Sharing a meal will act as a team-building exercise, fostering friendships. Employees will enjoy working if they’re surrounded by friends who can lift their spirits if they’re feeling down or overwhelmed at the office.



If you want to suggest a restaurant where your employees can share a meal, consider Kobe Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar in Lahaina, HI. For over 20 years, this eatery has provided Maui kamaaina with a unique teppanyaki dining experience. Perfect for large groups, your employees will gather around a large grill and have their meal extravagantly cooked in front of them. View the restaurant menu online, or call (808) 667-5555 to make a reservation.

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