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Welcome to The Workplace Experience Group Blog! This is your place to discover industry expertise, impactful insights, and transformative tips. Each content piece will explore a collection of ways to elevate your workplace and create exceptional experiences.

06.25.26
Built to Perform: How Intentional Leadership Drives Retention, Readiness, and Results
Anthony Hutton, GM at Grand Forks Air Force Base, on the leadership model behind near-zero turnover and consistent operational performance in military dining.
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06.24.26
The LifeWorks Effect: Earning Every Visit
LifeWorks grew lunch participation 17% and tripled coffee bar revenue at a New York financial institution world headquarters, with no intranet, no screens, and no promotions. Every visit was earned through hospitality.
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06.24.26
The First 30 Days Are the Work: Inside a 90-Day Enterprise Dining Transition
See how Aramark Workplace Hospitality mobilized a full campus program in ninety days with measurable results.
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06.17.26
What It Takes to Run Food and Beverage at a PGA TOUR Event
Ryan Collings, Hospitality and Special Events Director at Portfolio Group, part of Aramark WXG, breaks down the year-round planning, operational scale, and client partnership behind the Travelers Championship food and beverage program.
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06.12.26
Mobilization Is the Foundation of Every Partnership
Derek Salazar, VP of Hospitality Enablement and Mobilization at Aramark Workplace Hospitality, makes the case that the mobilization plan is the most predictive artifact in any workplace dining RFP.
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06.11.26
What We Saw at the National Restaurant Association Show and What It Means for Your Program
James Waymire, VP of Culinary and Innovation, Portfolio Group, on what the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show revealed about workplace dining and equipment.
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06.11.26
How a Café Designed with Intention Made Eating Well the Easy Choice
LifeWorks Restaurant Group built a wellness nutrition program into the daily craft of the café at one of its accounts. Here is what the design looked like and what changed in terms of what employees chose.
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06.10.26
What It Means to Feed the Mission: A Conversation with Daniel Ovanin
Discover how Salute Hospitality’s Senior Executive Chef Daniel Ovanin uses nutrition, training, and culinary leadership to support Air Force mission readiness across 14 bases.
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05.27.26
How Aramark WXG Increased Sustainable Seafood Consumption by 300%
What the Monterey Bay Aquarium Best Choice Restaurant Program Achieved in Workplace Dining and How It Scales
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05.13.26
The One Thing AI Can't Automate
The technology changes. The instinct to make people feel genuinely cared for does not. Morgan Plant, Regional Vice President at LifeWorks Restaurant Group, on what separates programs that perform from programs that simply function.
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04.28.26
What Does a Modern Workplace Refreshment Program Look Like? 6 Answers from NAMA 2026
At NAMA 2026, Aramark Refreshments moderated and participated across five panels covering wellness strategy, beverage innovation, workplace design, data-driven program management, and smart technology.
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04.08.26
What Happens When You Start Paying Attention to Food Waste
By Caroline Baloga, Sustainability Lead | LifeWorks Restaurant Group, part of Aramark’s Workplace Experience Group.
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02.05.26
Reimagining Hospitality: Greta Patel Named 2026 Visionary Leadership Award Recipient
Greta Patel has been named the recipient of the Visionary Leadership Award at the 2026 Restaurant Industry Spotlight on Excellence (RISE) Awards, presented by the New York State Restaurant Association. This recognition honors a career defined by impact, integrity, and forward‑thinking leadership.
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01.20.26
Kick Off the New Year with Wellness: Fueling Performance Through Purposeful Workplace Dining
The start of a new year is a natural moment for reflection and renewal. For many organizations, this means placing a renewed focus on employee wellness and productivity. One of the most impactful yet often overlooked drivers of performance is food. Fresh, flavorful meals do more than satisfy hunger. They help energize teams, improve focus, and support overall well-being. At Aramark Workplace Experience Group, we believe food can be a powerful tool for helping employees feel and perform their best.
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12.18.25
Crafting Culinary Leaders: Inside Aramark’s SHEF Event at the Culinary Institute of America
Aramark’s annual Salute Hospitality Epicurean Faceoff (SHEF) returned to the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in San Antonio on December 3rd, bringing together standout culinary talent from Aramark’s Air Force base portfolio across the country. This competition is a showcase of skill, discipline, mentorship, and a growing partnership that is shaping the future of military dining.
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10.10.25
Crowning Culinary Champions: Inside the 2025 ACE Enterprise Finals
On October 5th, Aramark’s Philadelphia headquarters hosted the 2025 Aramark Culinary Excellence (ACE) Enterprise Finals, where eighteen top chefs from across North America showcased their culinary talent. After a fierce competition, Workplace Experience Group chefs Parker Kinsley, Paul Kostandin, and Matthew Garelick were named the 2025 ACE Champions.
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09.19.25
Transforming Holiday Celebrations into Workplace Wins
Holiday celebrations are more than parties. They’re powerful tools for building culture, boosting morale, and showing appreciation. Shared meals spark connections, strengthen belonging, and leave lasting memories.
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07.08.25
Redefining the Workplace: The Story Behind WorkScape Hub
The world of work has changed. Employees are making choices not just about where they work, but why they come in at all. And employers are being challenged to create workplaces that don’t just function but thrive. Enter WorkScape Hub—a hospitality-driven workplace experience designed for today’s workforce.
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06.03.25
Aramark Culinary Excellence National Competition
The Aramark Culinary Excellence (ACE) Competition is a face-off amongst chefs, spotlighting our culinary talent across the company. Aramark Workplace Experience Group’s top chefs took their skills to the stove in the national competition and displayed incredible passion and expertise.
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05.13.25
Honoring Those Who Serve: How Aramark’s Salute Hospitality Nourishes Military Communities with Purpose
At Aramark, honoring the service of military personnel is more than a gesture—it’s a commitment lived out daily through Salute Hospitality, our specialized company focused on serving the military and their families. Salute Hospitality delivers hospitality and food service that goes beyond nourishment and fosters community, connections, and resilience.
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03.11.25
Celebrating Women in Hospitality
Aramark’s Workplace Experience Group is proud to honor some of our influential women in hospitality and celebrate their incredible stories and the work they do every day.
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