I said at the all hands that I want to improve the "office" environment. I'd like to get your ideas on this - so please send them or add to this blog. I've got some, but not much yet. Here is a list of ideas from a recent meeting with the mv leadership team.
Please let me know! No idea is bad.
--Will
Plasma displays in local areas (like in the lobby)
Top of the list – can we reconfigure the cubes larger. Bullpens?
Decorating contests (like the old days of bean bag chairs, soda can bridges and indoor putting greens)
Ergonomic chairs
Music in the hallways, stairwells, bathrooms. Can people go to a site to put music on a playlist that will be added to the queue
Do we want a “green” campus
Used book area swap. Audio book swap for the commuters
Amateur photography competition and photo area. Place to put up photos for public viewing. Vacation photos
Upgrade the brand of coffee used in the kitchens
Sandwich shop
Move everyone closer
Local Starbucks
Better Seating
Ballpens
No ballpens
Free soda
paint the walls
Comments
http://www.hypnocube.com/
Try the demo videos. You can get it in assembled or kit form (if the hardware guys feel like assembling it). This might not work since it has more impact in a darker environment but it is impressive.
It reminds me of an electronic replacement for a lava lamp (this could be my hippie days starting to come back).
Dan
I miss the community events...I'd like to do an Outward Bound, Save the Bay, or Habitat for Humanity.
And for those of us who don't drink coffee...free OJ.
A lot of us make use of it, they have free yoga/kickboxing/pilates classes, & a wide range of equipments..Plus, it is not crowded like 24 hr fitness..Saves time bcoz it is just across the street.
Lunchtime barbeques. Ice cream socials.
How about larger bonus; rather than spending money on "fun things for our office". :)
orange-painted walls... okay not ALL the walls :)