Thursday, December 6, 2012

Improve the Productivity of the Workplace with a Simple Gesture

Most people need their caffeine to overcome drowsiness and mental block which occurs after working in a concentrated manner for a while. Most managers now realize that the office coffee machine is a useful means of helping people overcome mental sluggishness. It is a simple gesture to put up such a machine but the impact on productivity is radical. The unspoken message is that management cares, while the benefits of cutting down on time wastage involved in preparing tea and coffee in the office kitchen or when staff go out to catch their cup of coffee have been mentioned often enough.

These machines are available in various shape, sizes, color and price. Something like the table top Kenco singles brewer can prove to be the perfect hot drinks solution for businesses which want a quality drink. It requires minimal cleaning while the digital display ensures ease of operation. The Korinto has proven very successful in the office environment for it can produce a range of espresso based coffee drinks including cappuccino, latte, espresso, Americano as well as chocolate and a mocha. However, it need not cost you an arm and a leg to install a coffee machine in the office since you can look for used coffee machines .

Just be a little cautious to check out the state of repair it is in before deciding on a particular model of used coffee machine. You might be paying a fraction of the price you would have for a new one, but you don't want to spend a small fortune on repairs for a machine that is forever breaking down. It is not a matter of just ordering a machine as very often people realize, after some discussion, that what they need is in fact different from what they thought they needed. Also, the source should be a trustworthy one and not a fly-by-night operator who leaves you stranded with a malfunctioning unit. Always remember to ask why the unit is being sold — if it is because the current user wants to upgrade or is moving or it is cafĂ© or restaurant closing down, then you might just find one which has been gently used.

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