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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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