Welcome to the Office. Now Take Off Your Shoes.
The New York Times••business
Key Points:
- A growing trend among tech start-ups is implementing "no shoes" policies in their offices, encouraging employees to leave their outdoor footwear at the door.
- Some companies enhance comfort by covering floors with soft rugs or providing free slippers to staff and visitors.
- The website noshoes.fun, created by a start-up employee, lists over a dozen start-ups, including AI firms like Replo and Composite, that have adopted this approach.
- At Spur, an AI company in Manhattan, employees and guests wear branded slides, creating a home-like atmosphere that helps foster a relaxed and positive work environment.
