The document discusses the advantages and disadvantages of remote work environments. It then describes some of the amenities Google provides for its employees to promote work-life balance, such as workout facilities, massage rooms, snack rooms, and free meals. The rest of the document outlines key aspects of Google's workplace culture, including high expectations in a relaxed atmosphere, an empowering flat structure that encourages collaboration and innovation, and facilities and perks that make it an attractive employer.

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WORK
ENVIRONMENT
Submitted by,
 Geethu Thalian
 Gayathri P

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WORK ENVIRONMENT

3. ADVANTAGES
 Lower overhead costs
 More satisfied employees
 Higher scalability
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4. DISADVANTAGES
 Less cohesiveness
 Risk to reputation
 Security and compliance issues
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5. Healthy work-life balance in GoogleHealthy work-life balance in Google
 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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