Wherever people get together in the workplace, great coffee is
guaranteed to help create a welcoming atmosphere of professionalism and
hospitality.
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But the benefits don’t stop there – according to a
recent study published by the Journal of Experimental Psychology, moderate
consumption of caffeine such as coffee, can improve essential skills in the
workplace such as proofreading.
The
research, involving a group of college students, found that caffeine can
“enhance the performance of some of the brain’s complex processes that rely on
the right hemisphere, such as extracting meaning from language that’s written
or spoken.”[i]
During the
experiment, the college students were given a different dose of caffeine
ranging from 0 milligrams to 400 milligrams – equivalent to approximately four
cups of coffee - and were asked to complete a proofreading test requiring them
to correct the highest number of spelling and grammatical mistakes in the space
of five minutes. Based on the test results, there was a significant improvement
in the effectiveness of proofreading between those who had consumed coffee and
those who had not. [ii]
Commenting
on the research, Corporate Nutritionist at Nestlé Middle East, Karine Janho said,
“We know that attention to detail and proofreading are important skills across
all jobs and industries. Now, research has shown that professionals can continue
enjoying their daily coffee, with the added benefit that it could help them
improve their performance in the workplace. ”
She added,
“It is important to remember that coffee is best consumed in moderation, which
is three to four cups a day.”
So,
it seems investing in quality coffee will not only create a happier work place but
it can also make the workforce more efficient too.
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