working environment
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
Submitted by, Geethu Thalian Gayathri P
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
ADVANTAGES Lower overhead costs More satisfied employees Higher scalability
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DISADVANTAGES Less cohesiveness Risk to reputation Security and compliance issues
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Healthy work-life balance in Healthy work-life balance in GoogleGoogle
Workout room with weights Massage room Assorted video games Roller hockey twice a week in the company
parking lot Snack Rooms with free snacks foods, fruit,
and beverages Free breakfast, lunch, dinner at the employee
cafe
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Foundations of Work’s Culture Expectations
Empowerment
Innovation
Employee centered
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Expectations
Free work schedule
Relaxed, team-based
atmosphere
High expectations
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Empowerment
“Flat” structure- high middle management
collaborative culture
High Tech environment
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Innovation Adhocracy culture-
focus on flexibility and creativity,
leaders are entrepreneurial
Effectiveness measured in creativity and innovation
Vibrant workplace, but high risk taking
Examples Google Earth Google Chrome YouTube
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Employee Centered Young work place
Facilities
Hiring methods
Fortune magazine “Best Companies to Work For”
Attracts the best applicants applicant tracking system (ATS)
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