Stone Café & Lounge Officially Opens, Creating a New Workplace Experience for Employees

To further enhance the employee experience and create a more comfortable, collaborative, and people-centered workplace environment, Stone officially opened its newly designed employee experience space, Stone Café & Lounge, on June 11.

As part of the opening celebration, Stone invited three professional Starbucks barista to host a specialty hand-drip coffee tasting event, providing employees with an immersive coffee experience while creating opportunities for relaxation, communication, and connection beyond daily work.

🎉 A New Space Designed Around Employee Well-Being

Located on the 9th Floor of Building B, Hainabaichuan, Stone Café & Lounge was created as a multifunctional space where employees can unwind, exchange ideas, and build stronger relationships across teams.

The opening of the lounge reflects Stone’s ongoing commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture that values employee well-being, collaboration, and work-life balance.

The thoughtfully designed environment combines comfortable seating areas, relaxing music, quality refreshments, and open social spaces to encourage informal interaction and creative thinking.

☕ Specialty Coffee Experience Brings Teams Together

During the opening event, three professional Starbucks barista introduced employees to the world of specialty coffee through live demonstrations and interactive tasting sessions.

Participants had the opportunity to:

• Learn about specialty coffee origins and brewing techniques
• Watch professional hand-drip coffee demonstrations
• Taste a variety of coffee flavor profiles
• Explore the craftsmanship behind premium coffee preparation

The event created a welcoming atmosphere where colleagues from different departments could gather, share experiences, and enjoy meaningful conversations outside of their daily responsibilities.

✨ A Celebration of Community and Connection

In addition to freshly brewed coffee, employees enjoyed a selection of carefully prepared desserts, including macarons and strawberry cake slices, as well as a variety of regional snacks and local specialties.

The combination of great food, specialty beverages, and a relaxed environment transformed the opening event into a memorable celebration of the Stone community.

More importantly, the gathering highlighted one of Stone’s core values: creating opportunities for employees to connect, collaborate, and grow together.

🌱 Investing in Employee Experience

As organizations continue to recognize the importance of workplace culture in attracting and retaining talent, Stone remains committed to investing in initiatives that support employee engagement and satisfaction.

The launch of Stone Café & Lounge represents another step in the company's broader efforts to build a workplace where employees feel valued, inspired, and empowered to do their best work.

Moving forward, the lounge will remain open for daily use, serving as a welcoming space for informal meetings, creative discussions, personal breaks, and team interaction.

🌟 Looking Ahead

The successful opening of Stone Café & Lounge marks the beginning of a new chapter in Stone’s employee experience journey.

By creating spaces that encourage connection, creativity, and well-being, Stone continues to strengthen its commitment to building a workplace where people can thrive both professionally and personally.

🏢 New Space. New Experiences. New Connections.

Stone looks forward to creating many more memorable moments together with its employees and continuing to foster a workplace culture built on care, collaboration, and shared success.