Re:Ask HN: Actually good perks
by bartonfink on Friday February 25, 2011 @07:10PM
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If you're going to go with free drinks, make it easy for people to give some input as to what they want.
I avoid high-fructose corn syrup, for example, but I still like soda. At the two places I've worked at that supplied free drinks, when I brought this up I was "politely" told "well, something is better than nothing, isn't it?" No, it isn't.
I like this. Except in California, there are no good bagels. :(
I grew up in NY. Not even close.
Yes, definitely keep the drink supply replenished. It's cheap to buy from bulk retailers. Check the yellowpages for beverage supply in your area.
Yeah, definitely.
Actually, I worked at a team that refused to stock anything but water. My boss felt that the walk to a coffee place was more valuable to your creativity than staying at your desk.
I agree, but sometimes you are just thirsty. So we've got an office where stuff is walkable as well as stocked beverages.
Edit - I used to work for a company that offered a daily lunch budget, on the condition that it be delivered. You were free to eat anywhere you wanted, but realistically, you stayed in/around the building.
In the event that you had to stay after-hours, you were alloted a dinner budget to order in with everyone that had to stay.
Also, we had fresh fruit delivered as needed and Monday/Wednesday/Friday, fresh bagels and pastries were delivered.
We worked our butts off, knowing we didn't have to go home and make dinner/do groceries.
This was over in Denmark...I've only worked for one company in North America with as awesome a setup.
Implementing any of the above would probably go a long way.