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    Working Conditions- Modern workplace amenities

    1. Read the quote below.


    "I've got a theory: if you love your workspace, you’ll love
    your work a little more. ~ Cynthia Rowley, American fashion
    designer

    Do you agree with this statement? Why? Why not?

    2. Talk in groups which amenities from the list below you have in your workplaces or which ones you
    would like to have. Rank them (1-10) in accordance with their usefulness/importance.

     Treadmill desks/standing desks  Exercise balls and other gym equipment


     Ergonomic chairs  Kindergarten
     Games room
     Coffee machine  Silent rooms
     Fruit and vegetables  Cafeteria

    3. Watch and answer the following questions.

    Vocabulary: to soak up in the sun: se faire bronzer; to be hard at sthg/doing...: être à fond; Perks:
    avantages; bottom line: (ici) en fait; a spin-off: un produit dérivé; dry-cleaning: le pressing

    1) Look at the first picture: What are the people doing? Where could it take place?

    2) What is the name of the company presented here?

    3) Where is the site located? What is its name?

    4) What do we learn about this company? How do we know?

    5) What makes workers choose this company? List all the advantages available at this workplace
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    AB Brigemohun R&T2 2021-2022


    Working Conditions- Modern workplace amenities

    6) Why does the company provide so many perks? Use the following structures: to +V , IN ORDER TO /SO
    AS TO +V, FOR workers TO+V, WITH A VIEW TO + V-ing, THE GOAL is TO + V, They AIM AT + Ving...)
    Example: Google provides all these benefits for employees to feel like at home and be more productive and
    creative.
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    4. Watch a video (http://bit.ly/FBinLondon) and answer the following questions:

    a) How many people work in the Facebook London office?


    ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
    b) What are two facilities located in the reception area?
    …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
    c) Why is the ceiling in the Facebook office unfinished?
    ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
    d) What are the rooms on the second floor named after?
    …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
    e) How do Facebook employees determine who can use the sleep pods?
    ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
    f) What types of food facilities are there in the Facebook London office?
    ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

    5. Discuss the questions below.

    a. Would you agree that nice and modern office space (such as Facebook’s London office or Google)
    creates a positive company culture?
    b. Some people say that all those office amenities are there just to make employees stay at the office
    longer and work more. Do you agree with that? Is that bad?

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    Working Conditions- Modern workplace amenities

    PROJECT “CHILLOUT ROOM”

    Introduction
    Your company, Art-B, a new up-and-coming ad agency
    has been growing very fast which meant your last break
    room had to be converted into offices. However, people
    started complaining, so the Board decided to rent more
    office space and develop a new large break room.
    Currently, there are 25 people in Art-B, including a
    creative team, a few account managers and sales reps as
    well as small HR and IT teams. But the Board said that
    you might expect 10+ people coming in the next few
    months.

    Task
    You’re a member of a project team at Art-B which is going to design the new break room. Look at the
    list of possible furniture, equipment and services you can buy for your project as well as a couple of
    comments from your colleagues. Remember your budget is only
    $10,000.
    Discuss and decide what your break room will look like!

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    Working Conditions- Modern workplace amenities

    PRICE LIST

    ITEM PRICE
    AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT
    Big TV with games console $2,000
    Medium smart TV with Netflix $1,200
    Small TV with cable channels $800
    FURNITURE
    Large wooden communal table (12-person) + chairs $3,000
    Large plastic table (8-person) + chairs $500
    Round metal table (4-person) + chairs $500
    Sleep pod $6,000
    Armchair $150
    Bean bag $100
    3-person sofa $800
    2-person sofa $600
    Massage chair $5,000
    FOOD & DRINKS
    Coffee machine $1,000
    Daily fresh fruit delivery $2,500/year
    Healthy snacks $3,500/year
    Vending machine with snacks and fizzy drinks $600
    GAMES
    Foosball table $500
    Foldable ping pong table $700
    Set of tabletop games $150
    Bookcase full of various books $1,000
    DECORATION
    Set of plants $150
    Set of original artwork $1,000
    Motivational posters $50

    AB Brigemohun R&T2 2021-2022

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