[Joint Survey] "Snack Time" Activates Internal Communication. Companies with Shared Meal Opportunities Show Over 12 Points Higher Engagement Satisfaction.

Snaq.me Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo / Representative Director: Shintaro Hattori), which provides the office snack, cafeteria, and convenience store service "Snaq.me office" for corporations, and Kurumeshi Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo / Representative Director: Atsumasa Kobayashi) jointly conducted an "Awareness Survey on Shared Meals (eating meals and snacks together) in the Workplace" (Valid responses: 302).

The survey revealed that companies that incorporate opportunities for "shared meals," such as snacks during lunch, meetings, or breaks, have significantly higher employee sense of belonging and psychological safety compared to companies that do not.

Survey Summary

• [Engagement] Employees in companies with a habit of shared meals show 12.3 points higher "attachment to the company (sense of belonging)" compared to those in companies without.

• [Psychological Safety] 71.1% of those with opportunities for shared meals responded that they "find it easy to consult with their superiors and colleagues" (17.5 points higher than those who eat alone).

• [New Employee Onboarding] The top situation where new employees find it easiest to talk to others is "during snack time/breaks (63.6%)". This is double the score of the second place, "across the desk (36.4%)".

• [Need to Move Beyond Drinking Parties] The biggest benefit of short shared meals is "people with family obligations can participate (62.6%)". This is followed by "completion within working hours (56.0%)", clearly indicating adaptability to diverse working styles.

Details of Survey Results

① Impact of Shared Meal Habits on "Sense of Belonging (Engagement)"

Among those who have a habit of sharing meals or snacks with colleagues and superiors at work, 69.8% responded that they "feel attachment and a desire to contribute to their company." On the other hand, only 57.5% of those without this habit (who basically eat alone at their desks) responded affirmatively, suggesting that even small daily "food" interactions can boost organizational engagement by 12.3 points.

② Improvement in Psychological Safety: Approximately 18-Point Difference in Ease of Consultation

The proportion of people who feel it is "easy to consult with superiors and colleagues about work or make suggestions" was extremely high at 71.1% among those with opportunities for shared meals, showing a 17.5-point difference compared to those who eat alone (53.6%). Relaxed conversations mediated by "food" outside of work contribute to a more comfortable work environment...