Fika, which roughly translates from Swedish as drinking coffee, munching sweet treats and chatting , is as much a part of the working day in Sweden as emailing and fixing the printer. Is fika just Swedish? Fika is a typical Swedish tradition where you take time out of your day to pause and enjoy a … Read more
Fika is a concept, a state of mind, an attitude and an important part of swedish culture. Many Swedes consider that it is almost essential to make time for fika every day It means making time for friends and colleagues to share a cup of coffee (or tea) and a little something to eat. What … Read more
At work, fika is a casual break where you have coffee and sometimes cake, meet and chat with your colleagues in a casual setting It’s important for getting to know your colleagues on a more personal level – as well as providing a well-deserved break to reinvigorate your mind before the next task. How long … Read more
Fika, a swedish custom where people gather to eat, drink, and talk , is a welcome workplace tradition in the country. But, as Elizabeth Hotson finds, it’s catching on around the world. In Sweden, it’s obligatory to eat coffee and cake. What is a fika moment? As we write in Fika: The Art of the … Read more