The world of work, profoundly transformed by the Covid-19 pandemic, has seen remote working and video conferencing become new norms. This shift raises a fundamental question: how can breaks contribute to greater productivity in this new professional environment? This change in working habits makes breaks not only desirable, but essential for maintaining both efficiency and well-being. This article explores the strategic importance of breaks in our daily work routine, highligh

Auum is pleased to announce an investment from Groupe SEB to support its growth and the development of its auum-S machine; Auum is also announcing the production of its 1,000th machine in December, a highly symbolic milestone for the start-up, and is organising a special event at its premises in Châtillon on Tuesday, December 5 to mark the occasion; Lorraine Schmit, Director of SEB Alliance, will celebrate the Group’s investment by taking part in a round-table discussion on t

How Can You Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at the Office? Transport, IT and Digital Practices, Energy, and More. Let’s Take a Look!

Employees often neglect to clean their mugs after their coffee break, unknowingly putting their health at risk...

The era of disposable cups is coming to an end: it’s time for reusable solutions. 80% of employees would like disposable cups to be banned in the workplace. Employees who use mugs too often neglect proper cleaning. In fact, 88% of employees do not clean them properly and simply rinse them in the bathroom sink. Employees do not want to carry out household chores at work. 67% of surveyed employees say they do not want to empty their company dishwasher. Auum, an impact-driven st

How Can We Explain the Sharp Rise in the Price of Paper Cups, a Staple of the Coffee Break in Many Companies?

One of the world’s leading sources of pollution, the production of single-use plastic has continued to grow in recent years.

For comparable use, Auum’s patented technology uses 76 times less water than a dishwasher and generates 58 times less CO₂ than a paper cup, while guaranteeing complete disinfection without any chemicals. The French industrial start-up is experiencing extremely rapid commercial growth among customers of all sizes and across every sector. Beyond this first machine, Auum is already working on solutions to eliminate single-use products in many other situations. Auum, an impact-dr

As a result of the health crisis, companies of all sizes are paying more attention than ever to hygiene in the workplace. Lunchtime is a particular focus, as cleaning up after employees’ meals requires proper organisation. Here, we take a closer look at dishwashers and how they are used in the workplace. Why have a dishwasher in the workplace? Workplace cleaning is a legal obligation Cleaning and hygiene are major concerns for companies for two main reasons. First of all, the