Pantry Perks That Retain Talent in Distribution and Logistics

A company can approach employee retention from many angles. There is no debate over the importance of keeping your best people for as long as possible, but it’s not always clear how to make that happen.

One way to make sure your people feel valued and respected is to offer them quality food and beverage perks. Everyone will appreciate having access to tasty, nutritious snacks and drinks. To make sure your distribution or logistics operation is able to keep quality workers over the long run, team up with InReach today to deliver an upgraded pantry experience. 

The Value of Pantry Perks in a Fast-Paced Industry

There are serious demands placed on workers in the logistics and distribution industries. The schedules are often tight, working hours can be quite long, and taking extended breaks is rare. For the most part, workers need to simply get the food and drinks they need quickly so they can get right back on the job. 

This reality highlights the value of offering a well-stocked office pantry. Employees won’t need to remember to bring food from home or take time out of their busy days to track down the items they need. A quick stop in the pantry is all that’s required to fuel up and keep going. 

Creating a Sense of Teamwork

Quick access to calories and hydration is important, but it’s only part of the story. There is also the team building that can take place in your pantry. When most of your employees use the pantry regularly, they will naturally spend time around each other and interact organically. The conversation here will stray from normal work talk to hobbies and more, so true friendships can be born. There is great value in those connections. They help people work together more effectively and also make it more likely that employees will stick around over time.

Personalization Is the Key to Retention

If you want to keep employees around for the long haul, you need to treat them like the individuals they are. Taking a one-size-fits-all approach to serving your employees will leave them feeling like just another cog in the machine. If a better offer comes along, they will almost certainly take it.

To achieve this, personalizing your office pantry services to align with the tastes and preferences of your employees is crucial. As a starting point, you can simply ask your people what they like to eat and drink. Conduct a simple survey and use the results to guide the initial stocking of your pantry. From there, you can monitor pantry usage (with the help of InReach, of course) to see which products are popular and which could probably be dropped. Over time, you’ll dial in your pantry more and more, and it will become a beloved perk among the entire staff.

Making Pantry Services Approachable and Sustainable

Don’t be overwhelmed by the thought of offering pantry perks that your employees will love. Doing it properly is as easy as calling InReach to get started. We have all of the knowledge and experience necessary to get your pantry up and running and to keep it properly stocked. Soon enough, your employees will know there is always something tasty or refreshing close at hand during a long day on the job. 

Proudly part of Sodexo, InReach offers global reach, customized attention, and a large, growing buying network that keeps food costs low and quality high. Contact us today to learn more.