Blue Monday
Blue Monday, Workplace Wellbeing & the Power of Everyday Refreshment
January can be tough for workplaces. Cold weather, darker mornings, and post-holiday fatigue can affect energy, focus, and morale. For employers, Facilities Managers, HR teams, and business leaders, Blue Monday is a timely reminder to look at how the workplace environment supports wellbeing — not just for one day, but throughout winter.
At Bettavend, with over 40 years’ experience supporting workplaces across Hampshire and the South Coast, we’ve seen how small, everyday refreshment moments can have a meaningful impact on employee wellbeing.
Why warmth matters at work
Behavioural research, including studies from Yale University, shows that warm drinks can increase feelings of comfort, trust, and connection. These subtle moments matter, especially in winter, helping people feel calmer, more positive, and socially connected.
In the workplace, reliable access to hot drinks, hydration, snacks, cold drinks, and micro-markets isn’t just a convenience. It’s part of the overall employee experience.
Wellbeing is built on the basics
Big wellbeing initiatives have their place, but day-to-day consistency often matters more. When the basics work well, people feel looked after.
For over four decades, we’ve supported businesses with:
- Hot drinks machines for offices and shared spaces
- Workplace hydration solutions, including chilled and filtered water
- Snack and cold drinks machines for convenient energy
- Micro-markets offering flexible, fresh choices
- Ongoing service and support for long-term reliability
One thing is clear: when refreshment works seamlessly, morale improves.
Refreshment at the heart of employee experience
Workplace refreshment supports multiple priorities:
- Facilities Managers need dependable, easy-to-manage solutions
- HR teams want to support wellbeing and engagement
- Procurement teams look for reliability and value
- Leadership teams want environments where people can perform and thrive
Refreshment isn’t just a product — it’s a practical wellbeing solution.
Insight-led, tailored refreshment solutions
As an insight-led refreshment partner, Bettavend delivers solutions designed around people, space, and operational needs, including:
- Hot drinks machines matched to usage and preferences
- Hydration systems to support focus and performance
- Snack and cold drinks machines with healthier options
- Micro-markets for flexible, self-service refreshment
- Responsive service and support for peace of mind
Everything we do is designed to support wellbeing without adding complexity.
Making Blue Monday a little less blue
Blue Monday doesn’t need a single fix. Often, it’s the small, consistent touches that help most:
- A dependable, great-tasting hot drink
- Easy access to hydration
- Snacks and cold drinks to maintain energy
- Welcoming break spaces and micro-markets
These everyday improvements help employees feel valued all year round.
FAQs: Workplace Refreshment & Wellbeing
What is Blue Monday and why is it relevant to workplaces?
Blue Monday is a term linked to mid-January, when darker days and colder weather can affect mood and motivation, making it a useful prompt to review employee wellbeing.
Do everyday workplace touches really impact wellbeing?
Yes. Consistent access to basics like hot drinks, water, and snacks supports comfort, routine, and positive daily experiences at work.
What counts as workplace refreshment solutions?
Workplace refreshment includes hot drinks machines, hydration systems, snack and cold drinks machines, micro-markets, and the service support behind them.
Who typically manages workplace refreshment?
Refreshment is often managed by Facilities Managers, HR teams, or procurement, depending on the size and structure of the organisation.
Why choose a local refreshment partner?
A local partner offers faster support, better site understanding, and long-term reliability — especially important for workplaces across Hampshire and the South Coast.
Start the conversation
Blue Monday is a reminder that workplace wellbeing is built from simple, everyday moments.
💬 How do you make January a little warmer for your teams?
If you’d like advice on hot drinks machines, hydration solutions, snack and cold drinks machines, or micro-markets, we’re always happy to share insight and experience.
Wellbeing-led. Insight-driven. Delivered in partnership.