Random Acts of Kindness day is coming up. It’s time to celebrate! Show your staff and coworkers a little kindness to make the office brighter.
It’s not hard to understand why kindness is a virtue. It improves the overall company culture. The social bonds between co-workers are strengthened. This improves their ability to work as a team and be more productive.
Kindness is becoming a focus for today’s workers. Benenson Strategy Group conducted 1,200 online interviews in 2022 that revealed 89% of gen Z and young millennials prioritize kindness and mental health at work. Even when looking for a job, kindness has an impact. The vast majority, 77%, said they were more likely to apply for a job if kindness was listed as an important value of the company. That means kindness in the workplace can increase retention and recruitment efforts.
Spreading kindness comes with all sorts of benefits for the workplace. It’s simple to do and yet can transform the culture of the office. Here are 5 ways to spread kindness in your office:
1. Kindness is a Smile
Smiling is a small, but powerful action. When someone sees a smile, they feel it. It can make a big difference in someone’s day. Plus, it’s proven that the more you smile the happier you feel. A smile releases hormones that help decrease stress levels and make you more optimistic.
Maybe you can make someone smile by bringing them their favorite snack from the Los Angeles vending machine. Or our premium office coffee service could inspire you or your team to invite a new hire to get a coffee. Reaching out and making them feel welcome is sure to earn a smile.
2. Recognize Coworkers for a Job Well Done
Gallup surveys of U.S. workers consistently find that being recognized has benefits. It reduces employee burnout and absenteeism. It also boosts well-being. So it’s time to share the accomplishments of coworkers! Publicly recognize a job well done for maximum benefits. Celebrate achievements with a company lunch. Or, even put an announcement on the kiosk screen of your Los Angeles micro-market.
3. Share Snacks, Foods, and Beverages
One of the best ways to bond is over food. Therefore, sharing something with a coworker or your staff is a great way to be kind. Maybe it’s getting the vending machine put on free vend so everyone in the office can share in a snack break. Or maybe it’s supporting staff health and wellness goals with a Los Angeles office pantry stocked with shareable and healthy refreshments.
4. Give Positive Feedback
Whether it’s people on your team, your employees, or even your boss – everyone likes to hear they’ve done a good job. It triggers positive emotions and makes people feel more fulfilled. The best feedback is specific, so it doesn’t feel fake. Use examples, and be sincere. Even if the words aren’t perfect, your authenticity will show through. So get out your gold stars, so to speak, and let the people around you in the Los Angeles office know when they did a good job.
5. Help Coworkers on a Task or Project
Another perfect act of kindness in the office is helping out. Sure, it may not be your job and the person can do it alone. But, if you have some extra time, it means a lot to help someone out. Meet in the break room to discuss how you can help or even just listen to their challenges as a way to support and encourage them.
Make Kindness a Daily Habit
Actions that spread kindness are beneficial for employees and the overall workplace culture! It’s not just something for one day a year. Reap the benefits by practicing kindness every day. Your Los Angeles office will be better for it, from the break room to the boardroom.
If kindness includes refreshment services for your office, give Premier VendGroup a try. We offer vending services, office coffee, micro-market, office pantry, and more. Reach out today at 562-928-1301 or service@premiervendgroup.com.