The importance of break culture in companies: Why breaks will continue to be essential in the future

The modern working world has changed considerably in recent years, and this not only affects the place of work and working hours, but also the culture of breaks. In café+co's view, how companies organise breaks in the workplace in the future will have a significant impact on employee loyalty, creativity, health and corporate culture. Because the break is more than just a breather. Read more!

also about how work can be better tailored to their personal needs. This flexibilisation brings numerous benefits for both employers and employees.

However, the change in the world of work does not only extend to office space, workstations and meeting formats. An integral part of work culture that is often overlooked is also undergoing significant change - the break. The break, as an integral part of office culture, is more than just a moment to recharge your batteries. Fritz Kaltenegger, CEO of café+co, emphasises this: ‘The break is also the space for informal exchange within the company. When we talk about the workplaces of the future, we also need to think about how companies can maintain the functions of the break for employees in the future.’

We at café+co know that the culture of breaks will continue to play a decisive role in the modern working world in the future and are therefore also involved in the ‘New World of Work’ initiative of Leitbetriebe Austria in order to be able to offer our customers innovative concepts in company break provision based on these findings.

In our view, addressing the future break culture in companies is essential for employee retention and therefore for the company's success.

For café+co, there are 6 reasons to take a break:

1. promotion of social interaction:

Breaks offer employees the opportunity to meet outside the work environment, exchange ideas and strengthen social ties. This informal exchange supports teamwork and strengthens employee loyalty.

2. stress reduction and burnout prevention:

Breaks allow employees:inside to recover, reduce stress and improve their mental health. A good balance between work and breaks helps to prevent exhaustion and burnout.

3. to promote creativity:

Short windows of time in a relaxed environment that allow the mind to unwind and generate fresh, creative ideas better allow innovative solutions to emerge.

4. health promotion:

The opportunity to engage in physical activity or eat healthy meals during breaks helps to promote the physical health of employees. Companies can support health initiatives by offering breaks.

5. improve the working environment:

A positive break culture shows that the company takes the needs of its employees seriously. This has a positive effect on the company's image and helps with employee recruitment and retention.

6. promotion of the corporate culture:

The break culture often reflects the values and culture of a company. It helps to strengthen employees' sense of belonging and identification with the company.

The break culture is a key factor in promoting wellbeing, collaboration and productivity in the workplace. Companies should continue to invest in the development and maintenance of a positive break culture in order to reap the many benefits in the long term. As Fritz Kaltenegger emphasises: ‘The break is more than just a breather; it's a space for connection and inspiration in the modern workplace.’

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