A compound of coffee, suggesting a visit short enough for one drink, and badging, from using an employee badge to enter or record attendance. Owl Labs introduced the term in its 2023 State of Hybrid Work report.
A compound of coffee, suggesting a visit short enough for one drink, and badging, from using an employee badge to enter or record attendance. Owl Labs introduced the term in its 2023 State of Hybrid Work report.
What does coffee badging mean?
Coffee badging means entering the office briefly to be seen or record attendance, then leaving to work elsewhere.
Does coffee badging involve drinking coffee?
Not necessarily. Coffee suggests that the office visit may last only long enough to have a drink and greet people.
Is coffee badging the same as hybrid work?
No. Hybrid work is a schedule split between the office and another location. Coffee badging is a brief appearance that may only symbolically meet an office rule.
Is coffee badging always dishonest?
The phrase often suggests avoiding the spirit of an attendance rule, but some employers accept short visits when the employee completes the work elsewhere.
Can coffee badging lead to trouble at work?
Yes. It may lead to a warning or other action when a policy requires a set number of hours in the office.
Where did the phrase coffee badging come from?
Owl Labs introduced the phrase in its 2023 State of Hybrid Work report. It joins coffee with the act of using an employee badge to register a visit.