Correlation or Coincidence? I get how they got to this conclusion, but I think latter.
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#42Can we use the classic metric of aeron chair sales?
You'd have to adjust for the standing desk fad
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#43I've found it's easier to have a conversation whilst playing pool.. Maybe others are opting for this too? :)
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They're terrible chairs. A mesh back is nice but you need a proper seat. The Aeron cuts off circulation to the legs. It's also about 5x overpriced. I just upgraded to a low end model from a no-name brand. [1] It's honestly a better chair. 1: http://www.amazon.com/Seating-Professional-AirGrid-Adjustabl...
agreed, was just commenting that some of my tech friends have joked about measuring the number of aeron dumped on CL
I didn't mean to sound contradictory. I actually sold mine on Craigslist! But a spike in Aeron chair sales may not imply that a bubble is popping. It might just be that startups got off the bandwagon and decided to care about their sorry butts. Literally.
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Only if having a ping pong table (or free food) improve productivity. That's a rather strong assumption.
Is it? Employee retention certainly has strong correlation with productivity.
Personally, a decent salary & benefits, interesting projects, learning opportunities and sane management would keep me in your company for life.
But, given these things are so difficult to deliver on, let's just throw them kids' games, energy bars and craft beer on tap.
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hah, those have been turning up cheap on craigslist lately
They're terrible chairs. A mesh back is nice but you need a proper seat. The Aeron cuts off circulation to the legs. It's also about 5x overpriced. I just upgraded to a low end model from a no-name brand. [1] It's honestly a better chair. 1: http://www.amazon.com/Seating-Professional-AirGrid-Adjustabl...
I must disagree, with passion.
Aerons are phenomenally comfortable for the long-hour use. But you do have to pick one that's your size for that to work.
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#48The article mentions a few companies that used to buy ping-pong tables and now they stopped - but surely you can only buy so many ping pong tables until you don't need any more? It's not like you can be buying X tables per month, forever. You will either run out of people interested in playing, or space for them - or both.
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It makes sense in terms of cost to benefit. A ping pong table is a few hundred dollars at most. An employee performing well is $100,000 at minimum. Little things like free food and ping pong tables actually offer a massive return on investment.
Who are these people who play ping pong during work hours? I want to finish my work and go home. If I have a break, I want to go outside and get some sun and air because I hate being inside all day. I'm not looking for a frat.
Hmmmmm I work at a large games publisher, and it's normal that everyone plays games during lunch(1 hour lunch is normal). I usually have 30 minutes for food then play something for the other 30 minutes(currently trying to get through Dark Souls 3). I guess it's the same with ping-pong or any other in-office activity.
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#50Here's the thing though. If nobody invests based on ping pong offers but you do, then the gain for your successful bets should be a lot higher.