Ideal workspace / office for developers
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I'm trying to create the best environment for our programmers (money permitting), but it's not the easiest thing. We've got decent machines and a super-casual environment ... all under a thatch-roof which is pretty cool. What's the general feeling on what makes a good working environment? My list (no particular order): technical managers :cool: zero-politics fast PCs Good bandwidth foosball table little exposure to clients, but good exposure with MS and other vendors feedback on what the company is doing flexible working hours Enough deskspace to bring monitor toys from home Good chairs Cheers, Simon sig ::
"Don't try to be like Jackie. There is only one Jackie.... Study computers instead.", Jackie Chan on career choices.
article :: animation mechanics in SVG blog:: brokenkeyboardsAdd nice sized windows, and lots of corners so everyone has monitor privacy :cool:
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I'm trying to create the best environment for our programmers (money permitting), but it's not the easiest thing. We've got decent machines and a super-casual environment ... all under a thatch-roof which is pretty cool. What's the general feeling on what makes a good working environment? My list (no particular order): technical managers :cool: zero-politics fast PCs Good bandwidth foosball table little exposure to clients, but good exposure with MS and other vendors feedback on what the company is doing flexible working hours Enough deskspace to bring monitor toys from home Good chairs Cheers, Simon sig ::
"Don't try to be like Jackie. There is only one Jackie.... Study computers instead.", Jackie Chan on career choices.
article :: animation mechanics in SVG blog:: brokenkeyboardsv. Cool! SimonS wrote: little exposure to clients Got it backwards - programmers should be exposed to clients, so they see the hell their managers have to go through for them. Clients, on the other hand, should never be exposed to programmers. SimonS wrote: foosball table Naw, too hard to take a break and play foosball if you're the only one working late. A pool (or other billiards of some sort) table would be good though.
Your sincerity about keeping the soapbox organized and civilized is so obvious. I solute your effort. -- Anonymous, 10/18/03
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I'm trying to create the best environment for our programmers (money permitting), but it's not the easiest thing. We've got decent machines and a super-casual environment ... all under a thatch-roof which is pretty cool. What's the general feeling on what makes a good working environment? My list (no particular order): technical managers :cool: zero-politics fast PCs Good bandwidth foosball table little exposure to clients, but good exposure with MS and other vendors feedback on what the company is doing flexible working hours Enough deskspace to bring monitor toys from home Good chairs Cheers, Simon sig ::
"Don't try to be like Jackie. There is only one Jackie.... Study computers instead.", Jackie Chan on career choices.
article :: animation mechanics in SVG blog:: brokenkeyboardsA bondage room to keep the boss in. Uh oh... :-O
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I'm trying to create the best environment for our programmers (money permitting), but it's not the easiest thing. We've got decent machines and a super-casual environment ... all under a thatch-roof which is pretty cool. What's the general feeling on what makes a good working environment? My list (no particular order): technical managers :cool: zero-politics fast PCs Good bandwidth foosball table little exposure to clients, but good exposure with MS and other vendors feedback on what the company is doing flexible working hours Enough deskspace to bring monitor toys from home Good chairs Cheers, Simon sig ::
"Don't try to be like Jackie. There is only one Jackie.... Study computers instead.", Jackie Chan on career choices.
article :: animation mechanics in SVG blog:: brokenkeyboardsSimonS wrote: zero-politics hmm, I would think this one was impossible. SimonS wrote: foosball table Why? If it is a good working environment they will want to work. Why play games at work when you could go home. The aim of every developer should be to get the job done and then go home to their family and friends. SimonS wrote: little exposure to clients, but good exposure with MS and other vendors hmm, 5 years ago I would have agreed. However with the changing programmer job market. The more a developer understands the business and can deal with the people, the more chance they have of making a telling contribution to the company. SimonS wrote: feedback on what the company is doing Good communications is always a plus. Michael 'Logic, my dear Zoe, merely enables one to be wrong with authority.' - The Doctor: The Wheel in Space
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SimonS wrote: zero-politics hmm, I would think this one was impossible. SimonS wrote: foosball table Why? If it is a good working environment they will want to work. Why play games at work when you could go home. The aim of every developer should be to get the job done and then go home to their family and friends. SimonS wrote: little exposure to clients, but good exposure with MS and other vendors hmm, 5 years ago I would have agreed. However with the changing programmer job market. The more a developer understands the business and can deal with the people, the more chance they have of making a telling contribution to the company. SimonS wrote: feedback on what the company is doing Good communications is always a plus. Michael 'Logic, my dear Zoe, merely enables one to be wrong with authority.' - The Doctor: The Wheel in Space
Michael P Butler wrote: Why? If it is a good working environment they will want to work. Doesn't mean they should though. It's good for your health to take short breaks now and then, to avoid sitting, etc. Also, at times i'll need to take a break - let my mind wander for a bit and hope it comes back with a solution to whatever i'm working on. Games, walks in the woods, etc. are good for this. :)
Your sincerity about keeping the soapbox organized and civilized is so obvious. I solute your effort. -- Anonymous, 10/18/03
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I'm trying to create the best environment for our programmers (money permitting), but it's not the easiest thing. We've got decent machines and a super-casual environment ... all under a thatch-roof which is pretty cool. What's the general feeling on what makes a good working environment? My list (no particular order): technical managers :cool: zero-politics fast PCs Good bandwidth foosball table little exposure to clients, but good exposure with MS and other vendors feedback on what the company is doing flexible working hours Enough deskspace to bring monitor toys from home Good chairs Cheers, Simon sig ::
"Don't try to be like Jackie. There is only one Jackie.... Study computers instead.", Jackie Chan on career choices.
article :: animation mechanics in SVG blog:: brokenkeyboardsFree coke/coffee/tea/whatever A place where they can smoke (if they do). I've found people absolutely start hating the place if they have the habit but can't smoke at work. All the time they'll be itching to go out and have a puff. Much better to let them smoke where they want to. If you can, have a separate smoking room. Or if everyone smokes, or doesn't have a problem with others smoking in the same room, let them smoke right at their desk. That'd be really cool for them. Music is a must. Give each of them a set of good headphones. If possible, have a file server or something where you can keep all the porn mp3s. Talk to them as often as you can. Build their trust in you. It's very important to have an environment where the employees identify with the company they work for, and feel that they belong. Make them feel that they matter a lot to the company, and what they do is significant. A whole book can be written on this topic, so I'll stop. Read the rest of it in my book, "Untitled". I'll let you know as soon as I begin writing it. ;P
Regards,Rohit Sinha
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Michael P Butler wrote: Why? If it is a good working environment they will want to work. Doesn't mean they should though. It's good for your health to take short breaks now and then, to avoid sitting, etc. Also, at times i'll need to take a break - let my mind wander for a bit and hope it comes back with a solution to whatever i'm working on. Games, walks in the woods, etc. are good for this. :)
Your sincerity about keeping the soapbox organized and civilized is so obvious. I solute your effort. -- Anonymous, 10/18/03
Exactly. I've found Solitaire to be very good for this purpose.
Regards,Rohit Sinha
Meet Browsy
Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.
- Mother Teresa -
Free coke/coffee/tea/whatever A place where they can smoke (if they do). I've found people absolutely start hating the place if they have the habit but can't smoke at work. All the time they'll be itching to go out and have a puff. Much better to let them smoke where they want to. If you can, have a separate smoking room. Or if everyone smokes, or doesn't have a problem with others smoking in the same room, let them smoke right at their desk. That'd be really cool for them. Music is a must. Give each of them a set of good headphones. If possible, have a file server or something where you can keep all the porn mp3s. Talk to them as often as you can. Build their trust in you. It's very important to have an environment where the employees identify with the company they work for, and feel that they belong. Make them feel that they matter a lot to the company, and what they do is significant. A whole book can be written on this topic, so I'll stop. Read the rest of it in my book, "Untitled". I'll let you know as soon as I begin writing it. ;P
Regards,Rohit Sinha
Meet Browsy
Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.
- Mother TeresaRohit Sinha wrote: Free coke/coffee/tea/whatever Rohit Sinha wrote: Music is a must. Give each of them a set of good headphones. If possible, have a file server or something where you can keep all the mp3s. Rohit Sinha wrote: Talk to them as often as you can. Build their trust in you. It's very important to have an environment where the employees identify with the company they work for, and feel that they belong. Make them feel that they matter a lot to the company, and what they do is significant. What is your company and where is an application? I can't work without music. -Steven Hicks
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Rohit Sinha wrote: Free coke/coffee/tea/whatever Rohit Sinha wrote: Music is a must. Give each of them a set of good headphones. If possible, have a file server or something where you can keep all the mp3s. Rohit Sinha wrote: Talk to them as often as you can. Build their trust in you. It's very important to have an environment where the employees identify with the company they work for, and feel that they belong. Make them feel that they matter a lot to the company, and what they do is significant. What is your company and where is an application? I can't work without music. -Steven Hicks
CPA
CodeProjectAddict
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Regards,Rohit Sinha
Meet Browsy
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I'm trying to create the best environment for our programmers (money permitting), but it's not the easiest thing. We've got decent machines and a super-casual environment ... all under a thatch-roof which is pretty cool. What's the general feeling on what makes a good working environment? My list (no particular order): technical managers :cool: zero-politics fast PCs Good bandwidth foosball table little exposure to clients, but good exposure with MS and other vendors feedback on what the company is doing flexible working hours Enough deskspace to bring monitor toys from home Good chairs Cheers, Simon sig ::
"Don't try to be like Jackie. There is only one Jackie.... Study computers instead.", Jackie Chan on career choices.
article :: animation mechanics in SVG blog:: brokenkeyboardsStrippers. A company pervert (sorry you have Johan so you got that already). Seriously, an environment that is not too hot in summer and not too cool in winter. Cheers Mike Epprecht, MVP (SQL Server) Johannesburg, South Africa
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I'm trying to create the best environment for our programmers (money permitting), but it's not the easiest thing. We've got decent machines and a super-casual environment ... all under a thatch-roof which is pretty cool. What's the general feeling on what makes a good working environment? My list (no particular order): technical managers :cool: zero-politics fast PCs Good bandwidth foosball table little exposure to clients, but good exposure with MS and other vendors feedback on what the company is doing flexible working hours Enough deskspace to bring monitor toys from home Good chairs Cheers, Simon sig ::
"Don't try to be like Jackie. There is only one Jackie.... Study computers instead.", Jackie Chan on career choices.
article :: animation mechanics in SVG blog:: brokenkeyboardsWhat is a "foosball table" ?? Thanks, Shayne
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What is a "foosball table" ?? Thanks, Shayne
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I'm trying to create the best environment for our programmers (money permitting), but it's not the easiest thing. We've got decent machines and a super-casual environment ... all under a thatch-roof which is pretty cool. What's the general feeling on what makes a good working environment? My list (no particular order): technical managers :cool: zero-politics fast PCs Good bandwidth foosball table little exposure to clients, but good exposure with MS and other vendors feedback on what the company is doing flexible working hours Enough deskspace to bring monitor toys from home Good chairs Cheers, Simon sig ::
"Don't try to be like Jackie. There is only one Jackie.... Study computers instead.", Jackie Chan on career choices.
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I'm trying to create the best environment for our programmers (money permitting), but it's not the easiest thing. We've got decent machines and a super-casual environment ... all under a thatch-roof which is pretty cool. What's the general feeling on what makes a good working environment? My list (no particular order): technical managers :cool: zero-politics fast PCs Good bandwidth foosball table little exposure to clients, but good exposure with MS and other vendors feedback on what the company is doing flexible working hours Enough deskspace to bring monitor toys from home Good chairs Cheers, Simon sig ::
"Don't try to be like Jackie. There is only one Jackie.... Study computers instead.", Jackie Chan on career choices.
article :: animation mechanics in SVG blog:: brokenkeyboards -
I'm trying to create the best environment for our programmers (money permitting), but it's not the easiest thing. We've got decent machines and a super-casual environment ... all under a thatch-roof which is pretty cool. What's the general feeling on what makes a good working environment? My list (no particular order): technical managers :cool: zero-politics fast PCs Good bandwidth foosball table little exposure to clients, but good exposure with MS and other vendors feedback on what the company is doing flexible working hours Enough deskspace to bring monitor toys from home Good chairs Cheers, Simon sig ::
"Don't try to be like Jackie. There is only one Jackie.... Study computers instead.", Jackie Chan on career choices.
article :: animation mechanics in SVG blog:: brokenkeyboardsSimonS wrote: little exposure to clients, but good exposure with MS and other vendors Like others, I strongly disagree with this, though great care needs to be taken when doing this. SimonS wrote: Good chairs Make that "good physical workspace". It's not just chairs, but lighting, desks, etc. I recommend, "Don't go cheap with 3rd party tools." I am continually baffled when companies are willing to pay me what they do, buy nice systems and even MSDN, but then balk when asked to spend $300 on a library or books. Oh yeah, add "Give them a book allowance and let them keep the books they buy." SimonS wrote: feedback on what the company is doing This is critical for building trust. Fortunately, I work for such a company right now. Anyone who thinks he has a better idea of what's good for people than people do is a swine. - P.J. O'Rourke
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I like most of it except how they set up monitors. I hate people reading over my shoulder when I work, though I do want someone to be able to sit comfortably next to me. I prefer having my desk set up such that when people come into my office, I can make eye contact immediately and talk to them without twisting around in my chair. Anyone who thinks he has a better idea of what's good for people than people do is a swine. - P.J. O'Rourke
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I'm trying to create the best environment for our programmers (money permitting), but it's not the easiest thing. We've got decent machines and a super-casual environment ... all under a thatch-roof which is pretty cool. What's the general feeling on what makes a good working environment? My list (no particular order): technical managers :cool: zero-politics fast PCs Good bandwidth foosball table little exposure to clients, but good exposure with MS and other vendors feedback on what the company is doing flexible working hours Enough deskspace to bring monitor toys from home Good chairs Cheers, Simon sig ::
"Don't try to be like Jackie. There is only one Jackie.... Study computers instead.", Jackie Chan on career choices.
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SimonS wrote: zero-politics hmm, I would think this one was impossible. SimonS wrote: foosball table Why? If it is a good working environment they will want to work. Why play games at work when you could go home. The aim of every developer should be to get the job done and then go home to their family and friends. SimonS wrote: little exposure to clients, but good exposure with MS and other vendors hmm, 5 years ago I would have agreed. However with the changing programmer job market. The more a developer understands the business and can deal with the people, the more chance they have of making a telling contribution to the company. SimonS wrote: feedback on what the company is doing Good communications is always a plus. Michael 'Logic, my dear Zoe, merely enables one to be wrong with authority.' - The Doctor: The Wheel in Space
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SimonS wrote: little exposure to clients, but good exposure with MS and other vendors Like others, I strongly disagree with this, though great care needs to be taken when doing this. SimonS wrote: Good chairs Make that "good physical workspace". It's not just chairs, but lighting, desks, etc. I recommend, "Don't go cheap with 3rd party tools." I am continually baffled when companies are willing to pay me what they do, buy nice systems and even MSDN, but then balk when asked to spend $300 on a library or books. Oh yeah, add "Give them a book allowance and let them keep the books they buy." SimonS wrote: feedback on what the company is doing This is critical for building trust. Fortunately, I work for such a company right now. Anyone who thinks he has a better idea of what's good for people than people do is a swine. - P.J. O'Rourke
