Provender Managing Director Antony Dutton has highlighted the role meal allowances and Micro Markets can play in improving the employee experience, particularly as more Australian businesses continue to encourage staff back into the office. The article explores how onsite or subsidised meal options can support workplace satisfaction, wellbeing and office attendance, while also creating shared spaces where employees can connect and recharge. Dutton notes that while coffee subsidies are already common, meal allowances remain underused in Australia and could become a valuable part of a modern employee experience strategy.