Local restaurants offer meeting rooms to feed workday creativity

Coffee House 29’s private conference room seats 14 comfortably and offers a mountain lodge look. (Emily Kemme) Serving food at a business meeting is a sure-fire method to increase the likelihood employees will be there to share ideas and brainstorm, particularly when attendance isn’t mandatory. And if it is, healthy, energy-conscious food choices will brighten everyone’s day while keeping people awake, productive and not concerned yet another workday meeting is having a negative effect on their waistline. Feeding your employees is also a good way to send a non-verbal message, as their employer, you believe their well-being is of utmost importance. The old adage food is the path to the soul is equally strong in workplace relationships. An employee who feels respected will give back in loyalty and higher production. According to Harvard Business Review , “Food has a direct impact on our cognitive performance, which is why a poor decision at lunch can derail an entire afternoon.” Healthy, smart choices are key. The goal is to provide foods that don’t make a lot of noise when consumed (the distraction of crunchy chips should be avoided), along with low-sugar options that provide sustained energy. Nutrients contained in fruits and vegetables have a direct correlation to increasing active thought and encouraging engagement. They are also high in antioxidants and are anti-inflammatory, which enhances memory while keeping blood sugars level. Your business might have a location for in-house meetings sized to accommodate the entire staff. In that case, having catered food is a viable option. But having facilities large enough to include a meeting room is not essential. Holding your business meeting in a restaurant’s conference space is a worthwhile alternative. A restaurant can provide multiple personalized options if you permit meeting attendees to order from the menu. Alternatively, most restaurants […]

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