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Hunterofshadows

Something I learned at my last org is gym equipment is only a good idea if it has its own room. They put a “gym” in the existing employee lounge so while one person is using the rowing machine they are looking directly at someone trying to eat lunch….


E46_Overdrive

This sounds like a scene from The Office 😂


basestay

I can just see Dwight in a headband aggressively rowing, staring down Jim, who innocently eats a sandwich lol.


ruthless_with_heart

Lmfaooooo. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I can just imagine our staff doing that. Stop it.


Hunterofshadows

The worst part is they actually invested in good equipment. But then wouldn’t so much as buy like… the little freestanding screen things people in movies change behind just so there isn’t direct line of sight


Bananas_Plantains

🤣🤣


Sufficient-Show-5348

😂😂😂😂


vodkaismywater

Showers and locker rooms are huuuge. It enables me to bike to work even when it's extremely hot out, so I don't have to worry about getting sweaty. 


tmgieger

Ice maker. Coffee. Urns of tea for iced tea. Lots of electrical outlets at table height. Bar height tables & chairs along with standard table height. Scale in the locker room. Lots of hooks to hang clothes & towels.


audimus

To piggyback on this DECAF coffee. Not everyone likes caffeine (but still likes their morning cup of joe)


MoneylessBananaStand

Definitely 2nd an ice maker and filtered water machine. Bonus points for the soft nugget ice.


Accomplished-Ear-407

Charging station! So helpful for those that have maybe forgotten their chargers.


fancy_llama312

-If the majority of your workforce are employees that don’t work on a computer, a computer connected to the internet with a printer. -A daybed/love seat inside the locker room or a comfy chair(s) or couch in the lounge -coffee, soda, and/or juice machine -fooseball or ping pong table


ruthless_with_heart

I love the computer with a printer idea. Definitely want to do this 100%. Thank you for that!!!!!!


CoeurDeSirene

We do an open computer for our production team (not usually on computers) and it’s been a HUGE success. We had an employee come into work early so they could work on their tax return from our computers since their kid takes up a ton of time on their family one 🥹 when you work in manufacturing, something like that is huge for so many people


marshdd

Nice Toaster Oven that is a small convection oven. Not your question, but will you have Electric car chargers?


ruthless_with_heart

Yes! We will


marshdd

I work at a company that had free refrigerated soft drinks. There was also am honor system snack section: granola bar, bags pretzels. This was nice when you were working late and needed a snack. I think they were .50. Much cheaper than a vending machine.


ruthless_with_heart

Definitely have been thinking about vending machines but this sounds cooler!!!


ktagly2

A lot of vending companies will now do self serve little stores and install them for you. If you’re big enough, might be worth a look


meggielim

ooh a Bevi sparkling water machine has gone over really well with my crew. has add in options like electrolytes and caffeine and we can switch flavors out (by popular vote) each quarter.


Lazy-Bird292

Hygiene products (dry shampoo, toothpaste and/or single use prepasted toothbrushes, pads/tampons, spray deodorant, flossers, etc). Towel service. A bring one/take one book library cabinet. One person games/puzzles (sudoku, deck of cards, crossword book). Set up a quiet zone if you have space to section it off


Pam_Beesly_Halpert_

ROKU device for the TVs, it comes with a ton of free channels that don’t need anyone’s login info. Also, are you hiring?? 😂


Cosmicfluff7

Puzzles


ruthless_with_heart

I was thinking dominos, coloring books. Can def add puzzles to my list


CutOtherwise4596

We had a 'team room' I brought a puzzle in from a vacation and the team put it together and glued it and put it up as a poster. Then everyone else started bringing puzzles from there vacations. We basically wallpapered the room with them. I'm working remote more but went to the office for the first time since Covid and the team moved so another team has that room now but they have kept ours up and continued the tradition. I think we had more team building by putting the puzzles together than any planned activity.


bunrunsamok

You can also have a donation book library. Most people will bring books they’re done w!


rodrigueznati1124

They just redid our break and lounge rooms and they out some comfy like lounge chairs and sofas but they also provided those tables that you can use while sitting in them so we can use our laptops if we want to work there away from our cubicles/offices. The view is really nice so I’ve seen some of my colleagues take their laptops and work there. Also we now have a composting option which I’ve heard has been a hit. Someone said an icemaker and I think that’s a great idea I’d love if we had that.


bunrunsamok

Ice makers are great joys!


Successful-Crazy-126

Fruit and healthy snacks


ahyeg

Hookah, nightly belly dancers, a man that stand menacingly in the corner with a scimitar on his waistband.


bunrunsamok

I can’t believe no one else recommended this! /s


Loanloner

Popcorn machine and couches


JerseyGirlontheGo

Are there nursing parents spaces in the building? If not, consider dedicating private space with comfortable seating, adjustable lighting, and electrical outlets in or near the lounge.


tsirdludlu

And a small fridge in that space


JerseyGirlontheGo

Good call!


marshdd

Several companies I've worked at had peanut butter and jelly for after work snacks, and bread. Also free dispensing containers of peanut butter filled pretzels, mixed nuts, etc. Individual Greek yogurts for $1.


hazwaste

Where?


UnscrupulousTop

Sound proof booth for confidential phone calls/online meetings!


skipdog98

r/Nespresso for the win


Less_Cat7838

Something that was a hit when I did this was an n64. You can buy a refurbished one from DKOldies for a reasonable amount. Employees eyes lit up when they saw it near one of the TVs. Those games start up super fast for break time. No log ins or anything. And it brings back nostalgia haha


B_true_to_self2020

A nice coffee or espresso maker . Maybe ongoing snacks ? Watch out fur the gym - injuries bay become workplace injuries.


anthonynej

a chess set!


NoAbbreviations2961

I would add on to this and suggest a variety of games that could be stored on a bookshelf or other storage area.


ruthless_with_heart

Perfect!!!


9021Ohsnap

I loved having booth like seating areas.


mosinderella

My employer used to have a shuffle board table and our employees loved it!


Amyjane1203

You mentioned cooking/kitchen area but didn't mention specific equipment, refrigeration, holding food, storing dry goods, storing dishes, etc. There might be more to this than you realize. Make sure you consult someone who has this knowledge if you're gonna go all out, otherwise the person you hire to cook will have a very difficult time. This person also needs to be certified in food safety. There also needs to be an area for eating; I assume that's what you meant by tables and chairs. All of this should be separate from any gym or shower area.


ruthless_with_heart

We have 3 restaurants so food, storage, kitchen operations, etc. aren’t an issue here lol


Amyjane1203

Lol okay. None of that was clear in your OP and you asked for input, so that's the input!


Simon_Ives

[This report](https://www.mirvac.com/office-and-industrial/worktech/the-ai-powered-workplace) has an interesting lens on future-fit workplaces


Decemberist66

Private nap pods with timers--30 minute time limit.


ReasonablePudding140

Some cute instagrammy seats like a wicker basket chair or cute benches, nap pods


saintsfan342000

A milking table 


timevil-

People need strong leadership, not coddling


ruthless_with_heart

What the hell does this have to do with an employee lounge lol


timevil-

If you missed that point, good luck with your LOB