The Heart of Office: The Kitchen’s Crucial Role in Workplace Wellness and Productivity

The alarm goes off and you wake groggy from another restless sleep. You sleepwalk to the shower, brush your teeth, and barely savor two sips of coffee before you realize you’re late. You skipped breakfast again, so, you scarf down something from the vending machine while catching up on emails. By lunchtime you’re headed to the nearest drive-through and then right back to the office to eat alone at your desk.

You’ve crossed paths with the vending machine three times today, far more than the number of times you’ve encountered colleagues, who also take lunches at their desks. What were their names again?

As we consider opportunities to optimize workplace design for productivity, efficiency, and employee wellness, it’s important to consider the vital role mindful eating plays in the workplace...