3 Healthy Work Snacks To Boost Office Morale

Food cheers everyone up, especially after a long day or when faced with a bad case of Monday Blues. While there are standard lunch breaks in most companies, snacks are a great way to boost the office morale throughout the day. In moderation, it can help to keep the energy levels up and help people to stay focused on their work. The ideal snacks are high in protein and fibre, and should be around palm sized each serving, so being diligent about the right amount is crucial to staying both healthy and fuelled.

However, snacks come in many shapes and sizes, and it can be tricky when considering the mess or smells. If the company is air-conditioned or the floors are carpeted, then there are certain snacks that would not be ideal for the working environment. Snacks like chicken soup and crackers, grilled cheese toast, or even cup noodles, would be too much and intrusive to the shared working space. Instead, consider these healthy and simple alternatives to bring into the office for a quick munch between tasks.

RAW/ROASTED NUTS

Instead of keeping candies on desks, nuts are healthier and taste just as delicious. Whether they are raw or roasted, they are a great and simple way to have something small around the desk to munch on and keep the blood sugar level pumped. It is high in proteins and fats, plus it makes a great combination with a handful of string cheese. Nuts like almonds or cashews also don’t require any removal of shells or build up extra waste, allowing them to be the ideal office snack that can be personally enjoyed, or shared among colleagues.

PROTEIN BARS

There are all types of protein bars available in the supermarkets, from flavours to the actual types of ingredients (for example, fruits, nuts and granola) that make up the sticky bars that have become common substitutes for proper food. They are great for fulfilling multiple pillars of nutrients simultaneously with all the different components. Easily tucked in a bag or pocket, they are designed to be super handy and easy to consume on the go. It also satisfies the appetite significantly, as a single bar can contain enough servings for an actual meal.

DRIED FRUITS

Fruits are nature’s very own candies, but fresh fruits might be a bit tricky to prepare and eat in the office. Unless you have the time to cut fruits like apples or oranges beforehand, the whole process might get a bit messy. On the other hand, dried or preserved fruits are much neater to handle than their fresh counterparts. Dried fruits like apricots are naturally sweet and can satisfy any sweet tooth craving. To top it off, most of the dried fruits selection are loaded with healthy sugar and fibre, allowing for a speedy and satisfying nosh while handling paperwork.

What Do You Look For In A Job? Here’s 5.

As much as most candidates look for career growth, I always come across candidates who are not able to explain or understand the kind of ‘growth’ they are seeking. What is it that is important to each individual when you move on to the next role?

However, it is good to consider whole lot of aspects while you try to figure out whether to take on the role. What matters most is, you need to be sure of the job expectations before you move into the role. Else, you might fall into a pit hole and regret the move because you did not make it clear.

Advancement

Always look into the companies on what are the kind of roles they can offer you to advance in the next few years while you are with them. Is there possibility of getting horizontal or vertical move into the role?

Always look internal first, before you explore external opportunities. There are some unknown factors when you move into a new role in a new organisation. Yet, internal opportunities give assurance that you know the culture and people.

Satisfaction and Trust

You spend minimally eight hours at work and you just want to make sure that you enter office each day, feeling great. You do not want anyone to be looking over your shoulders day in, day out with the work that you’ve been assigned to. At the end of the day, if you face get fatigued easily, you will have the tenancy to look out for your next job.

Stability

This may not be the best thing that could happen in the recent years, companies themselves are not able to ensure its stability, this is by far one of the top choices of job seekers. You can only use the past year’s company performance as a guide to move forward because it cannot guarantee the similar performance in the next few years.

Environment

Observe the people who are walking past you or even at the reception, look out for a similar pattern in the workers. Do they give you a smile or even say ‘Hello!’. They might not know you but the interaction and image that are portrayed do say something about the company.

Benefits

You do not want to end up taking lesser than your current role by looking into your overall remuneration package. Some may be enticed by the amount that was given to you in your basic salary, yet when you look into the other benefits, you are getting so much lesser than what you have. For instance, if the company does not offer health insurance, you will realise that you will be spending more out of your pocket.