Winter is a top reason of why people are sad, and an estimated 10 million Americans suffer from the clinically diagnosed Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) with another 10-20% experiencing mild SAD symptoms. Not only does SAD make sufferers sad, it leads to sluggishness and decreased productivity. While you can’t send all of your employees to Florida for a week, there are ways you can help perk them up and boost wintertime productivity.

Many employees are guilty of having a sad desk lunch, and those who do use the break room either hastily order something from a restaurant or rely on snacks. Many times, neither option is healthy. Family-style dining is different. It encourages slowing down and taking a break while deepening relationships with co-workers. Oftentimes employers offer a free lunch from a corporate lunch caterer to entice employees to eat together.

Hiring a corporate lunch caterer is an awesome addition to your employee benefits package, whether they deliver lunch on a frequent basis or for special occasions. However often you work with one, there are three main things to think about when choosing the right office catering option for your event.