Smart Vending, Smarter Teams: Meeting Employee Expectations in Any Industry
What do your employees expect from their workplace experience? A paycheck, of course. Benefits are also important, as is the opportunity to do important or interesting work. But what about the actual day-to-day experience of coming into the office? Providing the right perks and creature comforts can make a world of difference.
Vending machines have been in place in offices for generations. You may have a few in your building already. Smart vending machines are a different breed, however, and can provide an elevated experience for your people. By using smart vending, you can better meet employee expectations and keep your whole team satisfied and on track to be as productive as possible.
Don’t be intimidated by the thought of upgrading to this new class of machines. At InReach, we make it easy. Connect with our team of helpful experts to learn more.
The Many Advantages of Smart Vending Machines
At their core, vending machines are simple. They stock snacks and drinks and dispense them in exchange for payment. This is a great way to offer food and beverage service in a way that doesn’t require staff or much ongoing maintenance and upkeep. Just stock the machine, and it does the rest.
These days, however, not all vending machines are created equal. A machine that has been in place for a long time may still only accept bills and coins. And it may not work properly all the time. An old vending machine will likely be viewed as more of a hassle than a convenience, and people will just pass it by.
Smart vending machines are a different story. These units incorporate many of the modern technologies we are all used to interacting with throughout the day. They accept touchless forms of payment and have digital displays that offer product information. Some provide interactive product suggestions for the user. On the backend, you’ll benefit from real-time restocking alerts and digital inventory tracking. Everything about the experience of using and operating a smart vending machine has improved compared to machines of years past.
Suitable for Every Industry
Businesses in every possible industry can benefit from adding a smart vending machine. No matter what your employees have to do each day, having access to convenient food and drink options at the push of a button is always a positive. These machines are available at all hours of the day and night and can be placed in a variety of locations around the building.
Vending machines are particularly effective for facilities that operate around the clock with three shifts of workers. Overnight workers often struggle to find quality food options while on the job, which is something that smart vending machines can easily resolve. Whether it’s a warehouse, a medical facility, a manufacturing plant, or anything else that never takes a break, upgrading to smart vending can make a big difference.
Aligned With Wellness Goals
Wellness has become a bigger and bigger topic in recent years. It’s certain that at least some of your workers, if not most, are making an effort to eat healthier than they have in the past. As such, a good vending plan should include stocking plenty of items that serve those health and fitness goals.
That doesn’t mean eliminating traditional vending machine fare like chips and candy bars. It just means establishing a healthy balance so everyone can find something that is suitable for their needs and tastes. When your vending machines offer a diverse selection, everyone in the building will be able to use them regularly to serve their needs.
Make It Clear That You Care
Installing a smart vending machine or two is about more than just snacks and drinks. It’s an obvious signal that you value the efforts of your employees. You want them to succeed, you want them to be happy, and you are taking steps toward those outcomes. Sending this signal to your team is as easy as working with InReach to evaluate your current vending program to determine where it can be improved. We’d love to be your trusted partner for this exciting project.
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