Could Providing Lunch Be A Top Perk For Your Employees?

In today’s job market, many job seekers hope their employment benefits extend beyond the typical healthcare and PTO, especially when considering a return to office after many roles have been remote or hybrid since the start of the pandemic. As an employer, you may wonder what sort of added benefits move the needle when recruiting top-tier staff. Could it be a tech stipend or a reimbursement for a gym membership? Maybe unlimited sick days are on the table. But according to recent studies, lunch may be the answer.

Based on a 2023 Food Service Director survey, partial or fully subsidized lunch is a huge green flag for Gen Z and Millennial hires. Nearly three-quarters (72%) of Gen Z workers state that an on-site cafeteria would be a significant incentive when considering a job offer, and 82% of Gen Z and millennial workers are advocating for employers to offer free or subsidized meals, mainly to help offset the rising costs of living and commuting.

Here are some reasons why providing employer-subsidized lunch to your teams can be a highly sought-after benefit:

1. It can alleviate some financial burden for your employees. A recent survey of 1400 workers from BetterUp concluded that employees spend nearly their entire monthly grocery budget to return to the office, over $500 on commuting to an office. This can be reduced by eliminating the cost of take-out lunch while in the office.
2. Offering lunch can help boost morale and create team-building opportunities within a regular work week. Especially when utilizing Peach Delivery and having one lunch delivery for your entire office, it gives employees an opportunity to eat together and, in turn, connect with one another.?
3. Eating with others can have health benefits for employees. According to a Fortune article, shared mealtimes encourage healthier eating habits. A corresponding poll found that 59% of people are more inclined to make healthier food choices while eating with others. In that same poll, 69% of respondents who identify as full- or part-time employees reported reduced stress levels by eating together.

Overall, low-cost perks like offering lunch can boost job satisfaction and create a sense of support for your employees. By utilizing a service like Peach, you can provide subsidized lunch for your teams that don’t create extra work for your admin staff while providing a seamless lunch experience for all your employees. Peach offers easy-to-use solutions to provide both in-office and local lunch options:

?? Peach Delivery: Employees order lunch by 9 AM for delivery around noon by a dedicated driver. Lunch for your whole team is delivered and set up in your chosen location at one time so everyone is able to eat together.

?? Peach Lunch Card: Employees buy lunch from restaurants near the office from 9 AM to 3 PM, utilizing a set budget and proximity to the office.?

Regardless of which option is the right fit for your team, your employees will be able to enjoy a subsidized (or free) lunch, choose what they eat, and feel just a bit of that extra support in their daily working environment.

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