Is good coffee the secret to a happy office? Nearly 100% of employers believe a brew is vital for staff wellbeing

The Sun

19-07-2025

GOOD coffee is regarded as a workplace essential to fuel businesses with 98 per cent of employers saying it plays a vital role in the wellbeing of their staff, according to a new poll.
82 per cent of employees say access to good coffee improves their mood and productivity.
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More than two thirds (70 per cent) also highlighted coffee machine chats as the most sociable moment of their day - with 91 per cent viewing them as a hub for camaraderie and collaboration.
Research showed this is important as 27 per cent of workers say they feel lonely or isolated, while 83 per cent say their workplace is an enjoyable space to be in and they feel happy at work.
But happiness falls to just 22 per cent if the environment is not right
And 45 per cent of hybrid workers say they would come into their place of work more often if there were more opportunities to socialise with colleagues.
Despite these benefits, two thirds of survey respondents said they only have access to a kettle at work.
Clare Hancock, Managing Director of Thrive London, which commissioned the research of 1,000 staff and 100 employers, said: 'When budgets are tight, investing in premium coffee may seem like a luxury but our research shows it's a priceless investment in people.
'The kettle hasn't moved with the times and the best workplaces are built around moments of connection.
'What we see from this research is that great, speciality coffee facilitates this.'
She added: ' Coffee is the small thing that powers the big things — connection, creativity, performance.'
Her company Thrive London - which she runs with her sister Emma - provides speciality high end coffee.
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