Water coolers are not just another piece of office furniture; they should be seen more as an essential office tool which improves the health of the personnel as well as improving the company’s bottom line.
Office water coolers come in two types; bottled water coolers and mains water coolers. Bottled water coolers have a capacity of between 10 – 20 litres and are suited to smaller offices of up to around 200 staff members. Mains water coolers are plumbed directly into the main water line and are suitable for use in any size office and any high-traffic area as they can provide fresh drinking water virtually 24/7, especially when fitted with a water filter.
The advantages of having a water cooler in the office include:
Providing your employees with a safe source of fresh, toxin-free drinking water will ensure that they stay well-hydrated at all times. The main advantages of having a water cooler in the office are:
- Staff members will be happier (dehydration causes depression);
- Personnel will be healthier therefore take less sick days;
- Staff members will be more clear-headed (dehydration results in an inability to think clearly or perform involved calculations);
- Staff will have more energy (dehydration causes headaches and fatigue);
- All staff will have more stamina therefore be able to work longer;
- They will have more focus therefore productivity will go up;
Staff and the company will save money because when potable fresh drinking water is easily accessible most people generally drink that instead of purchasing bottled water or carbonated drinks which give a quick sugar-rush then saps one’s energy when it burns off.
Dehydration can be devastating to one’s health as beyond a foggy brain and dry mouth it can lead to all sorts of complications such as heart problems, kidney problems, liver problems, bladder problems, and much more, which is why there are now regulations regarding supplying staff with fresh drinking water.
