Author: ThirstLink

Do you trust the Water Dispensers in the Workplace?

The importance of remaining hydrated is essential to the well-being of any workforce, and particularly when good health is critical as we continue to move forward and overcome the impact of Covid-19.  We all know that hydration helps to keep the immune system and cognitive functions strong, and the use of a water dispenser is […]

Engineering a Safe Return to the Workplace

As people start to return to the workplace, Roy Girt, Executive Director at ThirstLink, looks at how technology can help to ensure buildings are safe, healthy, and more sustainable places to be now and in the long term. With the UK beginning to make the first steps out of national lockdown, many businesses have either […]

Me Space vs We Space and the impact on Refreshment Services

Does your workplace have the right mix of We Space vs Me Space?  The much talked about Hybrid Workplace is taking centre stage and many clients are requesting our support in reviewing the impact this will have on their Refreshment Services. Do you provide access to a quality Refreshment Service that allows employees to feel safe […]

How the landscape for the Vending & Water marketplace has changed

Since first established in 2005, ThirstLink has provided clients with an expert viewpoint on any changes within the Vending and Water sectors, and the impact on the Refreshment Services industry.  This report aims to cover more recent developments and most importantly the positive way the Vending and POU Water manufacturers and suppliers have reacted to the […]

Addressing the cost of poor Supplier relations

Supplier relationships, and the management of those relationships, can become a deciding factor in the top-line quality, performance and profitability of an organisation. However, selecting the right suppliers is no easy task. Adding to the complexity, is that once an organisation selects the ‘right supplier’ there is no guarantee that the buyer-supplier collaboration will be […]

Is a lack of Supplier choice holding your Company back?

There are more choices available than you might think… Most procurement organisations have a stated intent and commitment to do more regarding their supplier relationship management (SRM), for all the right reasons.  Procurement becomes strategic and the role of the procurement function is drastically changing in today’s challenging world. In the past, procurement management was […]

Beyond Covid-19: Workplace Catering – What is the Future?

ThirstLink have reviewed the impact of Covid-19 on the Workplace Refreshment Sector. Our prediction is that the approach to catering, vending and hospitality within the workplace in the future will need to be more fluid and flexible when assisting clients to re-evaluate their workplace staff refreshment strategies.   Based on our conversations with clients and […]

8 Benefits of Having a Micro Market

8 Benefits of having a Micro Market    Micro Markets are creating a revolution in workplace refreshments and can help companies to completely transform the way that their workforce not only eats and drinks at work but also interacts and engages with their colleagues and their workplace environment. Offering quick and easy access to healthier, […]

Benefits of using a Consultant to tender your Vending Service

A consultant will provide an objective assessment of your current service at no cost. After their detailed analysis of all contractual, sales and service data they will submit to you a report with their recommendations on the most suitable solution for your needs and the most prudent time to take the appropriate action. CONTRACT RENEGOTIATION […]

In-House or Contracted Out Catering?

“Should we be managing our catering in house or contract out to a third party?”, is a question I am regularly asked to provide guidance on across a range of sectors including catering operations within the workplace, universities, visitor attractions and museums. Ernie Melling For each of these environments there are a number of different […]