Alias (Maya makers) used to be a great workplace. Similar to Google. Pool tables, kitchens, games rooms, etc. And there was always time to shoot the breeze and just talk shop.

Huh, I take it that’s where you work? Did things change when Autodesk stepped into the picture?

Hi Ashley:

I think the “20 percent free time strategy” strongly contributes to the creation of cool Google applications. However, I also believe it’s more than that. I think Google’s success is based on its informal, easy going atmosphere at the workplace.

Their offices are full fun mini environments like game rooms, lush libraries, aquariums, free cafeterias, restaurants, micro kitchens, fireman’s poles, slides and pool tables.

At Google, they call it the “fun office” and it certainly seems to work.

Check this out: [news.bbc.co.uk]

Cheers,

Omar.-

Their working environment is certainly different from other working environments out there which is definitely a plus for most people. However, I’ve read about employees practically living at the Googleplex because there’s so much work to get done. If it weren’t a “fun” environment, workers would probably have a hard time dedicating their lives to Google as many employees do.

I think the “20 percent free time strategy” strongly contributes to the creation of cool Google applications. However, I also believe it’s more than that. I think Google’s success is based on its informal, easy going atmosphere at the workplace.

Their offices are full fun mini environments like game rooms, lush libraries, aquariums, free cafeterias, restaurants, micro kitchens, fireman’s poles, slides and pool tables.

At Google, they call it the “fun office” and it certainly seems to work.

Check this out: [news.bbc.co.uk]

Cheers,

Omar.-