"The Master Labs are makers of improvement"—that's how the Kontich-based IT services and consulting company The Master Labs likes to describe itself. "We believe our people truly perform best when they feel comfortable in the environment they work in," says Katrien Roziers, HR Lead at The Master Labs. "Dripl is undoubtedly one of the elements that contributes to this."  

The Master Labs team moved into their new workspace in Kontich in the spring of 2021. Katrien: "We traded an old, traditional office complex for a modern, renovated, and adapted townhouse in the city center. We felt it was very important to make it a sustainable and enjoyable workspace."  

Attention to the environment? Of course!

In The Master Labs' new office, there is a lot of attention to sustainability. Katrien: "The building is equipped with a heat pump and is much better insulated than the previous building. This makes it much more energy-efficient." The IT company also chose its central location for a reason, says Katrien: "It allows colleagues to leave their cars at home more often and use more sustainable modes of transportation for their commute. We now offer bicycle leasing for this purpose, for example. A significant number of colleagues are already using it."

The Master Labs also wanted to contribute to reducing the plastic waste mountain. Katrien: "It's sometimes shocking how much waste you produce in a day. As a company, we wanted to do something about that. We were already encouraging our employees to drink more water and had given them a refillable water bottle for that purpose. 

While searching for even more ways to promote a sustainable office, we discovered Dripl. After a positive experience with the Tasting Box, we decided to say goodbye to the soda in our refrigerator and install one of their Refill Points here in the office. And we haven't regretted it for a moment! Thanks to the vending machine, we now have not only a sustainable but also a healthy alternative.

Thanks to Dripl in the office, employees drink more and our office manager has less drudgery.

"Brings people together"

Besides sustainability, The Master Labs is also prioritizing connection in its new office. Katrien: “Our colleagues work alternately at clients' locations, from home, and in the office. This means there's a risk of employees losing touch with others—and we absolutely want to avoid that. For example, we organize monthly knowledge-sharing sessions. As a company, we provide lunch and a snack and drink beforehand. We also try to ensure the office is a pleasant place where everyone feels at home and enjoys working. Dripl plays a role in this as well. It's great to see colleagues genuinely chatting at the Refill Point!”

How did Katrien handle the introduction of Dripl?

Before The Master Labs had a Refill Point, employees could grab free soft drinks from the refrigerator. Katrien: "We launched an internal survey to see who would be opposed to replacing soft drinks with Dripl's healthier alternative. At the same time, we ordered the Tasting Box and let employees try it. 

The results spoke for themselves: of the 32 employees, only 1 wanted the soft drink to stay, the rest were definitely open to bringing Dripl into the house. Meanwhile, we've been tapping Dripl Drinks for quite some time now and we even totally convinced that one soda fan!"  

Tip: Once the Refill Point was installed, Katrien also provided a fun announcement and the necessary information on exactly how to tap a drink. Good communication can definitely help get your employees hooked on the Refill Point as well.

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