The night shift works while the rest of the company sleeps. Access to coffee and hot drinks has to work without staff.
Night-shift workers need coffee and hot drinks without waiting for anyone. Self-service devices available around the clock work best, along with a stock of supplies that does not run out in the middle of the night.
Round-the-clock access
Office kitchens are often locked at night. Put the coffee device where the night shift can reach it, close to workstations or the break room.
Stock for the night
Restock before the night shift starts. For supplier-serviced devices, agree a restocking schedule that fits the shift pattern. The page on vending for manufacturing plants (publisher's site) covers such setups.
Tidying after the night
Agree who on the night shift leaves the area tidy – emptying the bin and wiping the counter.
FAQ
Does the night shift need different drinks? Ask the team. A wider choice of teas and decaf options often helps.
Who reports a fault at night? The shift supervisor, following an agreed procedure.