Google's office - a dream workplace for students.
At Google's Zurich office in Switzerland, employees can hold meetings in cable cars, sleep in bathtubs, and enjoy free massages.
Google, the internet company founded in 1998, is famous for its rigorous hiring process, yet every candidate is eager to secure a position. The tech giant's offices are designed to make employees feel at home. Founder Larry Page believes this is a prerequisite for improving work efficiency.Business InsiderJanuary 13th.
Google's largest office in Europe is located in Zurich, Switzerland, just a few minutes' walk from Lake Zurich, and comprises four floors built on the site of a former brewery.
Over 2,000 Google employees in Zurich call themselves Zooglers. They work on products like Google Maps, YouTube, and Gmail. The first thing you see when you arrive is this hallway. However, only invited guests are allowed inside.
Most employees don't have fixed desks. Each meeting room is designed with a unique theme. In the "tropical forest" room, about 100 plants surround the seating areas.
They can take refuge in one of the giant "eggs" in the middle of the green forest to make phone calls or rest.
The cable cars and hot air balloons, which immediately bring to mind the mountains of Switzerland, are also where staff members hold brainstorming sessions.
Upon entering this room, the Zooglers felt as if they were underwater. If they got tired, they could take a nap in the bathtub.
Food is completely free for employees. This eliminates the need to waste time going out for lunch.
A massage area is available for relaxation after a tiring day, with complimentary services provided by staff.
At 5 p.m. each day, the building's theme music plays, signaling a break for employees to enjoy beers, snacks, and conversation at the Hürlimann-Bar. Hürlimann is the name of the former brewery where Google's offices are located.
Although not built underground, the office still has a wine cellar.
To move from the upper floor to the lower floor, you can use the slide.
Employees are encouraged to engage in physical activities with areas for table tennis, billiards, musical performances, a movie theater, and even a fully equipped gym. These activities help them develop initiative and creativity.
