Ten Incredibly Cool Workspaces
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Ten Incredibly Cool Workspaces
Work can be, well, work, so these companies boost the fun factor in the workplace by installing an indoor campground, video game accommodations and even a bar. -
Quicken Loans
Quicken loans has taken this old bank vault and converted it to a meeting room. (That will take the "zzzz factor" out of marathon conferences!) -
TOMS
TOMS employees can literally slide any work stress away with this playground-styled diversion. -
Square
Want to make a personal impression on colleagues without actually being there in person? Square allows employees to wheel around the office with these robots. -
AOL
Got space? AOL creates plenty with furnishings that are stored inside of walls when not in use. -
Citrix
The Citrix "Server Room" allows designers to take a break and recharge amid five-star resort-styled furnishings. -
Heineken
Hey, you ought to be able to sample company products at work, right? Thanks to this snazzy office bar, Heineken employees do just that. -
Red Frog Events
When you can't work in the great outdoors…bring the outdoors to work. Or at least that's the concept with camper and rocking chairs for a unique collaboration space. -
Red Ventures
Campus highlights include fire pits, bocce ball and a putting green. -
Pixar
This iconic "Luxo Jr." lamp actually lights up at night. -
Riot Games
Staffers here are encouraged to declare "Game on!" whenever they need a break.
As a CIO, you want to create the most inviting office environment that you can, right? So perhaps you've arranged for fresh fruit, juices and other snacks in the kitchenette, along with stylish collaborative areas and maybe a Foosball table? That's all well and fine. But, in comparison to these 10 incredibly cool workspaces, it would be considered, well, just a start. For certain, these creative efforts take employee engagement to the next level. They were recently compiled in a report from Glassdoor and, as you may predict, a number of them were implemented by tech companies. In seeking to boost the fun factor, the companies have installed an indoor campground, video game accommodations and even a bar. (Somehow, you just knew beer would enter the equation here, didn't you?) And, yes, at one highlighted workspace, you can even claim your own personal robot. Glassdoor compiled its list of "10 Cool Office Spaces" through photos and summaries provided to the site by employees of the featured companies.