Man City players connect over a NESCAFÉ coffee on International Day of Happiness

To mark International Day of Happiness, NESCAFÉ and Manchester City have released a video of men’s rst team players Ilkay Gundogan, Nathan Ake and Rodri connecting over co ee as part of the ‘Make Chat Work’ campaign.

Recent NESCAFÉ research reveals that co ee breaks are not just a ‘nice to have’, but an important part of the day for employees, particularly those experiencing feelings of loneliness. The leading co ee brand launched the Make Chat work campaign to improve workplace wellbeing and, in the newly released content, the Man City players tell us how co ee breaks help to bring the team together.

With more than 240,000 cups of co ee consumed across the Etihad Stadium during the partnership, the globally loved beverage is an important connector within Manchester City, with both the men’s and women’s teams bonding over their shared love of the beverage – mid elder Bernardo Silva even brings Riyad Mahrez a co ee before every game!

Explaining how co ee helps them connect as a team, City captain Ilkay Gundogan says, “Sometimes you’re at a co ee station – you’re making yourself an espresso, you have di erent people coming up, people from the coaching sta , you have a quick chat, so it can help.”

Nadia Roberts, Brand Manager at NESCAFÉ, said: “Co ee is an internationally renowned beverage, enjoyed in di erent ways by people from all over the world. Given its potential to unite people from di erent countries and backgrounds, we wanted to leverage our successful relationship with Manchester City to highlight the importance of bringing teams together over a co ee on International Day of Happiness.

We also realise, however, that the day has a more profound meaning, around the importance of happiness for our own personal wellbeing. And after learning about the value of a co ee break, in particular for employees who are feeling isolated, we’re keen to equip businesses with useful resources and information, so they can give their teams the support and connection they need to thrive.”

For further information on the NESCAFÉ Make Chat Work campaign or to download the free Make Chat Work Guide visit www.nestleprofessional.co.uk/makechatwork