Whether you’re out in the field, typing away at the office or overseeing a critical remote asset, connection lies at the heart of every utility workplace.
There’s a lot of pressure on the utility sector to deliver a reliable, affordable, sustainable, and water-secure future – and everyone is counting on the innovation and dedication of the sector’s workforce. The environment in which we work has the greatest impact on our performance, and a positive and safe culture is the key to nurturing brilliant minds.
And sometimes, it’s in those spontaneous shared moments over a cup of coffee with a colleague that genuine bonds form and a supportive culture thrives.
That’s why NESCAFÉ in Nestlé Professional has partnered with the public health promotion charity, R U OK? as their official ‘cuppa’ partner. Throughout this three-year partnership, NESCAFÉ is encouraging Australians to connect with their family, friends and workmates over a coffee, using these moments of connection to ask the question, ‘are you OK?’.
According to the charity, those who reported having more frequent R U OK? conversations were significantly more likely to feel a sense of belonging and comfortable with their wellbeing, compared to those having fewer chats1.
Whether it’s in the office kitchen, the staff breakroom or on the work site, R U OK? and NESCAFÉ are actively bringing Aussie workers together over a cuppa. In the time it takes to share a coffee, you can start a meaningful conversation that can make a world of difference.
Making every sip count
As a cornerstone of the partnership, NESCAFÉ in Nestlé Professional proudly supports the R U OK? Conversation Convoy – a purposeful initiative that travels to regional communities around the country, helping Australians understand the important role they can play in looking out for their friends, family and colleagues.
The R U OK? Conversation Convoy recently made a special stop at the Nestlé Smithtown Factory where factory workers and office staff embraced the opportunity to connect. The atmosphere was one of genuine camaraderie and positive workplace vibes, as workers gathered to chat about wellbeing over a cup of NESCAFÉ coffee – with more than 40 check-in chats and over 40 cups of coffee brewed!
The R U OK? team was on hand providing invaluable resources and practical advice, helping the Smithtown crew feel safe and comfortable having these meaningful conversations. The afternoon showcased how easily these important check-ins can be integrated into a workday.
Brewing workplace vibes since 1997
Nestlé Professional has a long and proud legacy of bringing Aussies together. The company knows that coffee sits at the heart of a strong workplace culture, which is why it has been proudly brewing positive connections in Aussie workplaces since 1997.
NESCAFÉ Blend 43, made with Aussie community spirit and proudly roasted and blended at the company’s Gympie factory in regional Queensland, embodies this commitment to local connection.
Checking in with a workmate isn’t just for a specific day; it can happen any day, and Nestlé Professional invites you to share a cup of NESCAFÉ Blend 43 with a colleague today and ask, ‘are you OK?’
For more information on the NESCAFÉ and R U OK? partnership and the Conversation Convoy, visit www.nestleprofessional.com.au/nescafe-ruok
1 Verian, June 2025
