The ‘Make Chat Work’ campaign has been launched by the coffee brand to improve workplace wellbeing.
Nadia Roberts, brand manager at Nescafé, said: “Coffee is an internationally renowned beverage, enjoyed in different ways by people from all over the world. Given its potential to unite people from different countries and backgrounds, we wanted to leverage our successful relationship with Manchester City to highlight the importance of bringing teams together over a coffee on International Day of Happiness.
“We also realise, however, that the day has a more profound meaning, around the importance of happiness for our own personal wellbeing. And after learning about the value of a coffee break, in particular for employees who are feeling isolated, we’re keen to equip businesses with useful resources and information, so they can give their teams the support and connection they need to thrive.”
Nescafé research shows that coffee breaks are not just a ‘nice to have’, but an important part of the day for employees, particularly those experiencing feelings of loneliness.
City captain Gundogan added: “Sometimes you’re at a coffee station – you’re making yourself an espresso, you have different people coming up, people from the coaching staff, you have a quick chat, so it can help.”