WHAT’S NEW? BRITA Filters Research
Flexible working, comfortable office spaces, hydration stations, access to outside areas and natural lighting are the key ingredients for a healthy and happy workforce, according to new research from BRITA Professional.
The results are revealed in a new report, ‘Life is Better Filtered: Your Working Environment’, which offers an in-depth look at what both UK office workers and FMs would like to ‘filter out’ of their working lives. It focuses on practical advice on how to improve employee’ health, wellbeing, satisfaction and productivity through the design, build and management of office spaces.
Key findings from the research, conducted by BRITA Professional in collaboration with 3GEM, reveal that according to 83% of FMs, having filtered water readily available in addition to tap water is seen as an added benefit to employees. This is further backed up by one in three UK employees citing onsite hydration areas as essential for a happy and
Compass Group UK & Ireland to launch
Barista Academy Compass Group UK & Ireland, the UK’s largest food and support services firm, is to launch its first Barista Academy – a group consisting of the most highly skilled baristas in the business.
The creation of the Academy continues Compass’ investment in developing a top range of quality coffee offers. The application process is now open to all baristas in the company and will give them the opportunity to prove their coffee credentials.
A focus on technical skill, consistency and quality will help decide which baristas make it through the testing trials. Those that make it to the last stage will undergo judging by a panel of esteemed external experts, who will decide who makes the final cut to earn the title of Master Barista.
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healthy workforce – particularly as over half of office workers drink less than the recommended daily amount of water (2 litres).
Exploring the link between employee happiness and productivity, the report highlights that varying temperature conditions, unnatural lighting and not enough drinking water are the biggest aspects of an office environment that affect productivity, according to UK office workers. While 71% say having high-quality coffee and tea available improves their working day.
When it comes to CSR initiatives, the report identified that FMs’ targets are focussed on employee health and wellbeing (65%), lowering energy consumption (63%) and reducing
All Master Baristas will receive the highest standard of training, working towards a Speciality Coffee Association Diploma in Coffee. This will enable Master Baristas to share best practice across the business and inspire other colleagues to enhance quality. The focus on quality is what will set the Barista Academy apart and create what really matters, great tasting coffee for customers.
Louise Pilkington, Marketing Director, Compass Group UK & Ireland said: “Starting the process of launching our first ever Barista Academy is an important step for us in continuing our coffee journey. Establishing this group of hugely talented and skilled individuals, we will be able to spread their knowledge around the business, further raising the standard and profile of our baristas and our coffee offers.
Louise continued: “It’s a great opportunity to bring together all the
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waste levels (61%). Looking ahead to the future, FMs are moving away from the traditional office set-up and would like outdoor meeting spaces, flexible working and on-site childcare facilities to feature in their buildings.
Speaking about the report, Sarah Taylor, Managing Director of BRITA UK, said: “In a world that’s constantly evolving and altering the way we work, the traditional office environment is being turned on its head. At BRITA, we’ve developed this report to provide insight and inspiration on the changing workplace to help our customers create engaging office spaces that will power businesses forward.”
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great work we’re doing in the hot beverage category and show off some of our talented people that take our coffee credentials to the next level.”
Stephen Lovegrove, Head of Business Excellence – Central Marketing, Compass Group UK & Ireland said: “We have some fantastic baristas in this business, who complement the quality of our coffee offers. The launch of our Barista Academy brings this work together and celebrates this talent – we can’t wait for the trials to begin to decide our Master Baristas.”
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