It came to light in March that a third of employees believe “companies have a moral responsibility to help them lead a fit and healthy lifestyle” – easy for the likes of Google with its free food and Yahoo with gym support.
Elsewhere, JustPark founder Anthony Eskinazi, who Real Business spoke to following the company’s record £3.7m crowdfunding investment, talked of the firm’s chef, quarterly retreats and parties.
And while some workers would like a pay rise, others are interested in career progression – suffice to say, employers have their work cut out when trying to retain staff.
That could all change, however, as online gaming site MobileSlots.com has revealed the top 50 things workers would love to have in order to make their company considered “cool”.
Some of the desires include a personal butler, rooftop terrace and nap rooms, while working parents would be happy with an in-office nursery – it worked for Yahoo boss Marissa Meyer after all.
“For most of us, offices are a bit dull and boring so fantasising about an amazing workspace is great escape,” said a MobileSlots.com spokesperson.
“We found that lots of the items on the list, whilst they seemed wacky, actually had sound reasoning behind them. At work, we are always looking for ways wanting to de-stress, be more energised and encourage creativity. Perhaps having puppy rooms, a library and massaging chairs would help along with this.”
So, if you want your business to be considered one of the cool kids, check out the list below.
1. Slides
2. Personal barista to make your coffee
3. Puppy/kitten room
4. A gym
5. Nap rooms
6. A punch bag
7. Segway electric scooters
8. Floor-to-ceiling windows
9. Massaging office chairs
10. A daily buffet
11. A crèche
12. A games room
13. A library
14. Bean bags
15. A pool
16. A spa
17. A rooftop terrace
18. Free laundry and dry cleaning service
19. A barber shop
20. A floor piano
21. An aquarium
22. Heated seats
23. A hair salon
24. Personal butler
25. A bakery
26. A shoe shiner
27. Unlimited ink in the printer
28. An ice cream van
29. A jukebox
30. A chocolate fountain
31. A cinema
32. A bar that pops up at 5pm
33. A carousel
34. A yoga studio
35. A garden
36. A popcorn machine
37. Zip wires
38. Unlimited sticky notes
39. Posh hand cream in the toilets
40. Waterbeds
41. Hammocks
42. Greenhouse
43. A chandelier
44. Marble floors
45. A ball pit
46. A slush machine for the summer
47. Free toiletries in the staff toilets
48. Showers
49. A car wash
50. Personalised car park spots
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