As you know, Google has had tremendous success over the last several years, becoming a huge enterprise on the strength of its primary internet search business. A colleague sent me some pictures of some of the perks Google employees enjoy in their workplace. They have areas where professional masseurs work, pool tables for relaxation, exotic cafeterias or as pictured above relaxation rooms with massage chairs in the ambience of stocked aquariams.
If that doesn't get you excited, how about private cabin areas for you to sneak away to take care of personal affairs . . . pictured to the right.
It actually, looks a little creepy to me and signals for sure a bit of hubris that so often takes hold of successful companies. Nearly always, however, these companies eventually find themselves struggling to control costs in the face of increasing competition, leading to layoffs . . . and these perks won't seem so neat when you are out of a job. In fact, Google may eventually have to repurpose another nifty perk -- slides for quick access to different floors -- so that those laid off can slide right out the door!
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