Why Meal Benefits For Remote Employees Make Sense

A Changing Environment

The Remote Work Revolution

The Shift to Fully Remote Work
Remote work arrangements are here to stay and will only continue to grow in the coming years. Approximately half of the U.S. full-time workforce — representing about 60 million workers — report that their current job can be done remotely working from home, at least part of the time.
The number one reason employees prefer remote work is to avoid long commute times.

Workers’ Wellbeing Matters
In recent years the focus on employee wellbeing has taken center stage. Companies are investing more than ever in programs and resources to support employees' mental and physical health. Whether it's unlimited PTO, flexible schedules, meal allowance benefits, or wellness programs, their happiness and health matter.

The Role of Food in Remote Work Culture
Food has always played a role in bringing people together. It's no different in this new remote era. Companies are reimagining their employees’ virtual “in-office” experiences. Sharing your thoughts and making meal recommendations with colleagues can foster connections, spark spontaneous creativity, and enhance the overall remote office experience.

The Power of Remote Meal Allowance Benefits

Elevated Employee Experience

Meal allowances contribute to a more holistic and enjoyable remote work experience, increasing overall job satisfaction. Meal allowances help remote employees set boundaries by providing time to prepare or enjoy a meal, enhancing work-life balance.

Increase Productivity

Good food fuels great work. When your remote team has access to recurring nourishing, high-quality meals, they're energized and ready to tackle any challenge. Productivity soars, and tasks that once felt daunting become achievable. It's a win-win for both remote employees and the company.

Enhance Remote Company Culture

Culture is built on shared experiences, and knowing everyone is enjoying delicious meals brings people together. With recurring meal stipends, you're not just investing in food; you're investing in your company's culture. It's an opportunity for celebration, recognition, and building a cohesive, thriving remote workplace.

Retention and Morale Boost

Offering meal allowances shows that employers care about their remote team's welfare, leading to higher job satisfaction and morale. This can also have a positive impact on retention and recruitment as meal benefits become one of the most utilized job benefits even edging out healthcare and retirement utilizations.

Sharebite's Solution

The #1 Meal Benefits Platform for the Remote Workforce

Simplify Meal Order

Let your remote employees order for themselves! Give them the freedom to choose what they want and when they want it. This will take the headaches of satisfying multiple dietary restrictions, catering to flavor profiles and satiating cravings. Your admin teams will appreciate not having to take everyone’s individual orders from multiple places and then coordinate all those delivery orders.

Customizable Meal Allowance Plans

There are plenty of ways to fine-tune your meal allowance solution with Sharebite. You can easily set daily, weekly, and monthly allowances. If you want to limit or encourage your teams to be near their remote offices, geofencing can be set up along with specific time periods where ordering is enabled.

Overages, No Problem

What if your employees are wanting to splurge a little and spend more than their allotted allowance? That’s no problem, with the innovative Passport, employees link an overage card such as a personal credit or debit card. That way any overages are covered by the employees after the meal allowance is used up.

Making an Impact in the Local Community

Every meal ordered through Sharebite’s platform results in the equivalent of one meal donated to alleviate food insecurity in your local community through partnerships with Feeding America® and City Harvest.

The Sharebite Advantage

Dedicated Account Manager and Instant Support

SWhile our platform is super intuitive, admins will appreciate the option to work with a dedicated account manager that provides a white-glove experience through all nuances of the program. Our 24/7 customer service agents are here for you. On average, our users wait less than 40 seconds to connect with a friendly Sharebite representative.

Real-time Reporting and Analytics

Easily provide a seamless experience for managing meal allowances while offering real-time reporting and analytics. With Sharebite, companies can easily keep track of spending, usage, and donation tracking through real-time data and analytics.

Employee Choice and Satisfaction

Giving employees the freedom to order exactly what they want when they want it has made Sharebite a highly requested and utilized benefit. Sharebite allows customization of the program to align with a company’s culture and goals, making it quite an apealing choice for high-performing teams at remote workplaces.

Over 10 million meals donated to date!

Frequently Asked Questions About Meal Benefits For Remote Employees

Should remote employees receive meal benefits?

We may be biased but we believe in alleviating food insecurity wherever it may present itself. So as an organization we believe that all employees should receive meal benefits.

How to offer remote employees a meal allowance?

Simply get in contact with the experienced team at Sharebite and we provide one-on-one support while handling all the details, such as recommended budgets based on team sizes, merchant exclusions, scheduling, and more. We would love to be involved in setting up your meal benefits program for your (remote) workforce.

What are some of the benefits of providing meal benefits to remote employees?

There are numerous benefits of adding meal benefits to your teams, firstly it will help differentiate your business from others. It has also shown to improve productivity and morale.

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