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Holiday Office Parties During COVID-19

The holiday season is here, but things are looking a little different in the office due to COVID-19. While traditional office parties may be off the table, there are still a few ways to keep the joyful spirit of teamwork going. Here are a few suggestions:

Private Gathering
If you have a small office, a private gathering in a fairly open space could work. Skip the buffet and have a plated dinner to avoid contamination of open food containers, etc.

Winter Wonderland Walk/Drive-Thru
This is a perfect way for employees to feel appreciated and socially distant while having fun. Decorate a park or the company grounds, turning it into a beautiful winter wonderland. Employees can walk or drive through with their families. Gifts, packaged treats, and hot chocolate can be passed out at the beginning. If your company usually gives out awards, make those a part of the lighted presentation.

Movie Night Drive-In
Who doesn’t love holiday movies? The company can create a series or one night where all employees and their families come together and enjoy the movie via drive-in. Pre-packaged concessions can be available for giveaways or purchases, and holiday bags or bonuses can be passed out at the event. There can also be a pre-show option where awards are announced and any other information for moving into the New Year.

COVID-19 is a serious matter, and keeping employees safe is a priority. If employees have to work in the office, ensuring their breakroom is free of contaminants by using touchless coffee machines and water filtration systems adds a layer of safety and protection every day and throughout the holiday season.

Have you considered implementing systems and planning of this kind in your organization? Make your office safe and holidays fun! For more information on touchless coffee machines and water filtration systems, contact our team at BostonbeaN today.

BostoncleaN is Taking Air-Purification to the Next Level

These are crazy times with the safety and security of employees and customers at an all-time high. While keeping surfaces protected and sanitized on a regular basis, it’s also time to consider air quality. COVID-19 has already provided major setbacks, with office and other public spaces severely compromised.

According to the World Health Organization, air pollution is the greatest environmental risk to health, with the need for clean air being a major priority. In addition, a nationwide study shows a link between dirty air and either death or serious illness from COVID-19.

In addition to touchless coffee machines and water filtration systems, PPE, and cleaning supplies, we now offer Aeramax Pro III and Celios air purification systems that supplement HVAC and MERV systems currently used in office spaces. One of the best things about these systems is that they address smaller gathering points throughout the office like conference rooms, bathrooms, personal offices, and breakrooms.

Why this is great for a business:

Cleans air where employees work
Promotes healthier workspaces
Works with current HVAC systems
Smart, effective, integrated, and reliable
Commercial-grade durability
Patented EnviroSmart Technology with two sensing modes
Laser sensors measure sound, motion, and air quality
With PureView, you can see and feel the difference
Wall-mountable models

With COVID-19 continuing to increase in cases, offering high-level protection in all areas of the work environment is key. We are working with BostoncleaN, a division of BostonbeaN, to roll out a program for air purification systems, which is the first of its kind in the Boston area. Contact us for more information at (781) 935-3100 to see how you can improve the air quality in your organization for your employees and customers.

How to Make a Great Impression During Online Job Interviews

Online job interviews can be stressful for both parties. The person applying for a job will naturally be nervous about his or her virtual performance. However, interviewers may also wonder if they’ve made a good impression on a job candidate, especially if the position is specialized and suitable candidates are in short supply.

The good news is that you can eliminate a lot of the stress surrounding job interviews with a bit of preparation and practice. Here are some tips to get you started on the right foot.

Tips for Job Candidates

Are you looking for a job? If so, put your best foot forward by preparing ahead of time:

Check your equipment beforehand to ensure your microphone and video camera are working well.
Choose a spot with good lighting and a professional background.
Choose your clothes ahead of time and make sure they’re clean and ironed.
Eat before (or after) the interview. Bringing food or beverages to the table is unprofessional.
Research the company and position. Be prepared to ask questions as well as to answer them.

Tips for Interviewers

If you’re interviewing a job candidate, you can prepare ahead of time by doing the following:

Review the job application and create a list of questions you want to ask.
Check your equipment in advance to make sure everything is working properly.
Communicate with coworkers who may be participating in the interview. Decide ahead of time who will ask certain questions, share certain information, etc.
Be prepared to answer questions about salary, benefits, expected work schedule, precautions taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19, etc.
If you’re conducting the interview from home, make sure you have a professional background and dress appropriately for the interview. A sloppy background puts the company in a bad light.

Creating a Welcoming Atmosphere for New Workers

If you’re conducting a virtual interview from your company office, be prepared to showcase a professional office setup to attract top-tier workers. A clean, sanitized, organized work environment is sure to impress anyone who is serious about advancing his or her career.

BostoncleaN makes this task easy by offering personal protective equipment and air purifiers to keep your work environment 100% sanitized at all times. We use only the highest-quality materials and supplies to ensure your office environment is safe for your valuable staff members during this challenging time. Check out our offerings at your convenience, or place an order to discover why companies throughout the area are turning to BostoncleaN to meet their office PPE and sanitation needs.

Thank You to Our Clients!

A Big Thank You To Our Clients!

We would not be here without the loyalty and generosity of our clients and business partners!

As BostonbeaN and our new division BostoncleaN continue to service the few clients who are back in the workplace we want to take a moment to publicly thank our business partners and clients for going above and beyond our wildest expectations. Over the last ten months both have shown their true colors. Some of our business partners have extended terms, taken back expired product and supported us with products for our care packages and gift boxes.

And our clients!!!

BostonbeaN is blessed to have clients who care so much about our well-being. Recognizing our situation as a company who provides solely to the workplace, our clients have so generously supported us by purchasing gift and care boxes for their employees working from home, used BostoncleaN as the source for all PPE, purchased air purification systems and even kept true to rental agreements while their offices remained closed. We had a few clients who offered to cover the payroll for the hours we would have spent in their office if they had not been closed during the pandemic. Another client provided a check for Covid-19 services not yet rendered. The list goes on and on. While we still have a long road back and lots of hard work ahead of us, we are so grateful to our clients.

Thanks to you we have been able to keep most of our staff actively employed.

Steve Serino

Vice President

BostonbeaN / BostoncleaN

Does Your Business Need a Coffee-Experience Upgrade for 2021?

Coffee addicts look forward to having a good cup of Joe to start the day or raise their midday alertness levels. Office coffee doesn’t always have the greatest reputation. Providing great break room coffee can improve morale and productivity as well as earn your company a bit of goodwill with the workforce.

Learn how coffee breaks benefit employees and employers alike and how you can take your break room experience to the next level!

Why Is the Break Room So Important?

A few minutes of talking to coworkers can help employees clear their minds and avoid burnout. You can create a positive experience in the break room that helps employees recharge their batteries. Here are a few tips to get you started:

Splurge for good break room coffee. Providing different flavors, plus caffeinated and decaf options, help employees feel pampered without breaking the budget.
Add healthy snack options to give employees a mid-morning or afternoon pick-me-up.
Offering coffee and snacks at work keeps employees from heading to the donut shop twice a day. This is a productivity boost well worth the cost.

Pro Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Coffee Station

You can get fancy with no-contact coffee service that enables employees to order coffee with an app. Single-cup brewing allows you to finally get rid of coffee pots that no one wants to clean. Here’s a high-level look at how to elevate your break room coffee options:

Move to single-cup brewing for easy cleanup and always fresh flavor.
The cold-brew coffee and tea trend has grown from a fad to a staple of the coffee industry. While immersing ground coffee in cold water for a full day seems impractical for the typical office setup, you can still offer cold brew coffee to employees with the help of Nitro Cold Brew. This process uses mini nitrogen bubbles to steep your favorite blends with rich flavor and a lush, creamy texture.
No-touch coffee brewers and water dispensers are just what the doctor ordered. Help prevent the spread of germs with a contactless coffee and water system. Choose from high-end models built for long-lasting use such as the following:
- TopBrewer: Order from an app for contactless coffee brewing.
- Virtu Bean to Cup: Choose from fancy blends such as espresso, cappuccino and latte.
- Encore29 Bean to Cup: Enjoy your personal “French Press” with the touch of a button. Dozens of beverage options include coffee, iced coffee, cappuccino, mocha latte, French vanilla, and vanilla chai.
- Flavia C600: Take your break room coffee experience to the highest level. This model serves specialty drinks to your large office team. It delivers fresh steamed milk and coffee flavors into every delicious cup.
- Nespresso Momento 100: When employees want to order from an app, they scan a QR code for a beverage chosen via their smartphone. There are 13 espresso flavors to choose from, and you can spoil your hard-working team with americanos, lattes and espressos.

You can find all the brands you love just just how you like them with office coffee service from BostonbeaN!

Why Antimicrobial Copper Film Should Be in Every Business

BostoncleaN’s antimicrobial copper film sticks to nonporous surfaces such as grip bars, door handles, tabletops, desks, counters and shelves. It helps prevent the spread of COVID-19. When germs, viruses and bacteria land on the copper film after someone coughs or sneezes, the copper surface goes to work. Ions of copper attack the bacteria, penetrating deep into the cell. Finally, it disrupts the metabolic action of the bacteria, making it impossible to create the DNA and RNA needed for the virus to spread.

What Types of Businesses Can Benefit from Copper Film?

Many types of businesses can use antimicrobial copper film, which facility managers and janitorial staff can adhere to desks, countertops, tables, food prep areas and treatment tables. Some of the organizations that benefit from copper films include:

Office buildings
Schools
Hospitals
Restaurants
Industrial food-processing facilities
Retail outlets
Daycares
Long-term care facilities
Correctional institutions
Gyms
Banks
Spas

Where Can You Use Copper Film Strips to Fight COVID-19 and Other Germs?

You can use copper film strips on smooth surfaces. They mold easily around handrails, can be used to cover elevator buttons, and can be applied to various touch points to increase sanitation and hygiene in common areas. Here are a few examples of where other clients use BostoncleaN antibacterial copper strips:

Restroom doors
Shopping cart handles
Refrigerator doors
Coffee pot handles
Drawer pulls
Handicap rails in restrooms
Elevator buttons
Common touchpoints

Copper film make it easy to keep surfaces free of bacteria that can make clients, employees and vendors sick. You need this product in your arsenal of sanitation supplies to win the war on COVID-19 and other viruses.

Convenience and Consistency

According to internal test results, copper film eliminate up to 99.4 % of all bacteria in half an hour. We are happy to provide the test results for you upon request! Further, the copper ions destroy nearly all (99.9%) bacteria within four hours.

Best of all, BostoncleaN antibacterial copper film is completely safe to the human touch, and cleaning the film doesn’t impact its performance. The easy, peel-and-stick application makes installing the film hassle-free for your cleaning staff. If removed within six months, it leaves no residue upon removal. You can clean the film with soap and water or your favorite cleaning products.

Our copper film is FDA-compliant, and we are happy to provide a copy of this credential. Here are a few reasons you should invest in antibacterial copper film:

Custom fits for desks, tables, countertops
Custom applications and full-service applications available
Translucent copper color

Keep surfaces clean with this and other sanitation products for your office from BostoncleaN, a division of BostonbeaN Coffee Company. Let us help you maintain a sanitary work environment.

Keep Your Hands Clean

In the wake of COVID-19, health and safety remain huge concerns for everyone who works for your business or walks through your front door. Employees can keep their hands clean by properly using hand soap and sanitizer whenever their hands become contaminated. Additionally, you can provide the products they need to maintain appropriate hand hygiene.

When Should You Wash Your Hands?

According to the Mayo Clinic, employees can protect themselves and others by washing their hands.

Wash your hands for health and safety before:

Eating and food preparation
Caring for someone who is sick
Removing or putting in contact lenses

Wash your hands for health and safety after:

Preparing food
Going to the restroom
Changing diapers
Feeding, cleaning up after, or petting an animal
Coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose

Washing Hands Properly

If soap and water are not available, you can substitute hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. According to the Centers for Disease Control, sanitizers with 60 to 95% alcohol kill more germs than those with lower concentrations.

When you wash your hands, wet them before putting soap on them. Lather your hands and scrub between the fingers and back of the hands as well as your palms. You can use the trick of counting to 20 or singing “Happy Birthday” if that’s more fun!

Sourcing Hand Hygiene Products

BostonbeaN has several products to help our clients and their employees practice good hand hygiene. You can check out our blog for information on how to use these products to reopen the office. If you need PPE, gloves, disinfectant wipes and hand soap, contact your BostonbeaN representative today.

To combat germs in the wake of the global pandemic, we have created BostoncleaN, a division that focuses on ways to keep your workplace clean. Ask your representative about how you can put this science to work in your office or other business space.

Contact us today with any questions you have about BostoncleaN or BostonbeaN products and service in your area.

Make Your Break Room Safe & Clean with the Right Products

As more workers return to the physical workplace, there is a growing need for employers to take extra precautions against the spread of COVID-19. Having a clean break room that is sanitized is only part of what staff will expect from employers for safety.

You’ll want to have protocols in place, and let staff know what COVID precautions you are taking. Key things workers will expect are social distancing measures via office rearranging, adequate stay-at-home rules should someone get ill, and ample disinfectants and sanitizers on hand.

However, offices and the break room can prove a difficult beast to tame from pathogens and viruses due to multiple users. Here at BostonbeaN, we have several solutions that will make your employees feel secure and comfortable returning to work.

Personal Protective Equipment: PPE for Optimal Office and Break Room Safety

Wearing proper face masks and perhaps even gloves might be office protocol, but employers can take many more steps in addition to these measures. Staff and visitors will take great comfort in having access to protective personal equipment, or PPE, such as surface wipes, hand sanitizer gels or sprays, touchless sanitizer dispensers, and hard surface and aerosol disinfectant sprays.

For break room safety, consider implementing the use of touchless towel dispensers, individually wrapped snacks, plastic utensils, and disposable straws. However, a truly impressive COVID safety measure for the office is touchless water such as the Bevi and touchless coffee dispensers such as the Encore 29 or the TopBrewer.

Here at BostonbeaN, we are pleased to process both large and small bulk orders of PPE supplies and other break room necessities to promote cleanliness and sanitization throughout the workplace.

Touchless Coffee Brewing Systems: Order Coffee Worry-Free & Have a Clean Break Room

Imagine the risks of several people grabbing a coffee pot handle in these trying times. Ease this potential hazard with a touchless coffee brewing system such as TopBrewer. These coffee makers are highly sanitary and easy to use. Simply place your order on an Android or iPhone app, then hold a cup under the maker for hands-free coffee!

TopBrewer is a top choice because it offers order versatility, will memorize users’ orders, and can connect to a cloud server that lets you know when reordering or servicing is recommended. Check out our great selection of hands-free coffee, water and tea makers at BostonbeaN.

Show Staff and Patrons You Care With Extra Precautions

Here at BostonbeaN, we are industrial providers of cleaners, sanitizers and break room supplies, and we understand the challenges of getting things up and running in the office amid the “new normal.” Contact BostonbeaN today to discover how we can ease your burden and alleviate worries of guests and workers.

How to Boost Employee Morale During COVID-19

As employees return to work, uncertainty remains. This makes it more important than ever for employers to keep everyone engaged and active at work. Otherwise, you may end up with a morale issue and a corresponding drop in productivity.

Flexibility Equals Sanity

To keep employee moral high, managers must use finesse to set job expectations and manage employees who have worked remotely for months. Social distancing, essential/nonessential work and new rules related to the pandemic can take some getting used to.

Call on managers and employees to react to changes fluidly, without becoming bogged down and frustrated as requirements change. Also, employees with children at home and other family pressures may need unprecedented flexibility until things become more normal.
If you long for the 9-to-5 culture and business as usual, you will get there eventually. Until then, understanding and communication can raise morale and pull your team together.

Provide Access to Resources

Improving employee morale starts with giving employees the proper resources to do a great job. If you have employees working from home, they may need a new laptop, a headset or a second monitor to complete their tasks effectively. Those who return to the office may also need new equipment and some time to adjust to working in a busy environment again.

Additionally, if you have an existing employee wellness program, consider making it more robust to deal with changes imposed by COVID-19. Stress levels at work may be compounded by employees’ concern for loved ones who may be sick or in a vulnerable category. Introducing health and wellness techniques that can help employees de-stress can improve both productivity and morale.

What If Someone Tests Positive for COVID-19?

You may be managing essential staff or getting ready to open the office for employees to return to work. Either way, it’s critical to review your policies regarding the privacy of those who test positive for COVID-19. Aim for striking a balance between the privacy of those tested and your staff’s right to know whether they have been exposed to danger.

Consider the following guidelines to help you refine your written notification policy:
• Communications regarding COVID-19 updates should come from the head of the company.
• Balance optimism and compassion with real facts that help employees stay informed.
• Ensure the medical privacy of workers who may test positive for the virus.

BostonbeaN Coffee offers home delivery of personal protective equipment (PPE), coffee and other products for remote workers. We also offer pantry services that you can incorporate into your company’s wellness program.

Notice

To Our Customers:

BostonbeaN has been taking proactive preventative measure as health & safety is a top priority in our food and safety quality management system. BostonbeaN has taken steps to ensure we are providing a healthy and safe environment for our employees as the health of our employees is vitally important as we continue to provide services to the workplace.