Google: Behind the Scenes
Posted by Markus Langenfeld - 07/26/08 at 08:07:06 pmThis article was actually featured on DailyCognition.com but with its recent attention on Digg it’s down for the count, check out the original here when it returns.
We already knew that working for Google had certain advantages but, believe me, this giant of the search engine takes the welfare of its employees seriously, as shown by this decompression (stress) capsule that is impermeable to sound and light.
Work Stations: Each employee has at least two large monitors. There are 4-6 ‘Zooglers’ per office.
Moving around: A slide allows quick access from different floors. There are also poles available, they are similar to the ones used in fire stations.
Food: Employees can eat all they want from a vast choice of food and drink.
Innovation: Large boards are available just about everywhere because “Ideas don’t always come when seated in the office”.
Leisure: Pool tables, video games etc. are available in many areas.
Communication: On each floor, there are private cabin areas where employees can attend to personal affairs.
Technical Support: Problem with your computer? No problem. Bring it to this area where drinks are available while it is being fixed.
Health: Professional masseurs are available.
Rest: This room provides massage chairs while you view relaxing aquariums.
Ambiance: There are many books in this library, even some about programming.
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Wow! I want to work there. Damn dude.
Comment by Greg — July 27, 2008 #
Yeah, life @ Google looks pretty rough.
Comment by Markus Langenfeld — July 27, 2008 #