Nobody can live without it. 65% of the employees drink coffee at work, on average 3 cups a day. And given the current prices at coffee shops, it doesn't come as a surprise that employees appreciate it when their company offer this black gold for free.
Or at least, it keeps you awake so you can actually get some work done. Morning people may not need it all that much, but others need a daily dose of caffeine in order to survive the morning hours.
A coffee break brings colleagues closer together and companies can only benefit from them: 40% of the employees have had productive conversations about work at the coffee machine. Or at least, that's what they say...
Employees feel more validated when they receive free benefits from their employer. Even more so in times of crises, when everybody has to work harder. By keeping the coffee free, companies give the message that the situation isn't hopeless and everything will be ok.