Forbes recently published an article detailing some of the best workplace luxuries offered to employees. From company massage therapists, to webcam-monitored childcare and on-site bars, laundry services and doctors’ rooms, companies are certainly becoming creative when it comes to keeping their workers happy.
Indeed, these employee perks can end up benefitting the company as a whole. By making the personal lives of their employees easier, via house cleaning services and childcare, for example, workers are more likely to be focused and productive at the office. Other luxuries, such as on-site catering, pool tables and swimming pools, can in turn encourage employees to spend longer hours at the office. Finally, workplace perks can encourage an office environment whereby employees look forward to coming to work and enjoy spending time there.
Google’s Employee Perks
Of all the companies that offer workplace luxuries, Google is perhaps the most well-known. Their massive Googleplex in Mountain View, California, boasts its own basketball court, golf course, swimming pools, sand volleyball courts and a gym. Inside the buildings that make up the massive complex are creative thinking areas, consisting of bean bags, Pilates balls, and numerous comfortable and colourful couches. Pool tables, on-site hair salons, three free gourmet meals per day and company-subsidised massages are all additional bonuses enjoyed by the search engine’s employees. Perhaps the best benefit for some, however, is that workers are allowed to bring their dogs to the office.
Choose luxury with Instant
Due to the nature of workplace perks, they are usually offered by the employee’s company, as opposed to the building provider. However, the following serviced offices boast a number of luxury amenities that certainly enhance the office experience!
- Kurfürstendamm, Berlin: These exclusive serviced offices contain a luxury lounge area with an open fire place, perfect for chilly weather. The building, originally built in 1911, was opened as a hotel, and is renowned for its impressive facades in the Wilhelmian style. A beautiful garden roof terrace offers views of the historic courtyards of the House Cumberland and the south district of Berlin.
- Rockefella Plaza, New York: This iconic business centre, situated in Mid-Town Manhattan, offers employees the chance to enjoy cups of freshly-brewed Starbucks coffee and a daily continental breakfast in their spacious breakroom. With a sophisticated collection of original artwork, and awe-inspiring views of the St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefella Plaza is an ideal, high-end business destination.
- Lloyd’s Avenue, London: These Lloyd’s Avenue offices offer high-quality workspace with striking, stylish interiors. A roof terrace provides a lovely outdoor break area with spectacular views of the London skyline. There are also kitchens on every floor, relaxing lounge areas, and a Wii, in case you require some lunch time entertainment.
- Battery Road, Singapore: After a $92 million refurbishment, this Grade A office building now offers a rainforest-inspired vertical garden on the ground floor, an in-house restaurant, various lounge areas and full climate control. On-site banking services and internet cafes are also convenient extras for employees.
- Bligh Street, Sydney: Winning the Best Tall Building Award in Asia & Australasia for 2012, this Grade A office centre boasts the highest Green Star rating in the Sydney area. Apart from its green credentials, this top-quality office building contains a day care centre and a licensed restaurant in the lobby, with outdoor seating in front of the building.
Instant’s experienced consultants can help your business find the perfect luxury serviced offices to suit your company needs. Don’t hesitate to contact us for advice!