Fika Pause™ at work
The Pause Principle
In Sweden, fika is a shared pause: a drink, maybe something small to eat, and a few minutes that belong to people rather than tasks. The Pause Principle brings that to your team in ten minutes — no app, no sign-up, no tracking.
Start here
Host your first fika
A 15-minute orientation, a printable checklist, an exact ten-minute script and a gentle 60-day program.
Open the host programNo login
Play the Fika Vote
54 two-sided cards: a silly A/B vote on the front, an optional story question on the back.
Play the cardsRead the Coordinator’s Welcome Guide Open Host Planning: questions, readings and room setups
The host program and planning tools are included with a workplace subscription. Have a code? Enter your workplace access code.
What the principle asks
- Ten minutes, same window. A small, recurring time people can count on.
- Coverage first. Every shift gets a backup so nobody has to choose between the pause and the work.
- Passing is always fine. Joining, talking and sharing are invitations, never obligations.
- Nothing is measured. No attendance lists and no manager reports.
More for employers: Fika Pause for employers.