Creating your own place in your office is becoming less and less possible these days due to the emerging flexible workplaces. In America they want to make you feel at home in the office by letting you work barefoot. Will this trend fly over to the Netherlands?
The barefoot trend comes from Silicon Valley. In this region there is not only a coat rack at work, but also a shoe cabinet where the staff can store their shoes.
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More work trends are emerging from the Silicon Valley region, from which we in the Netherlands can learn something. As an employee you are entitled to free use of the fitness room and a free lunch. Moreover, you can even take a nap here during your break.
Working without shoes gives you a homely feeling. You can choose to work barefoot, in your socks or in your slippers. The CEOs of companies in the Silicon Valley region have also worked for companies, where they were allowed to work without shoes. According to them, this increases productivity and improves the atmosphere at work.
Walking barefoot is of course better than walking in high heels all day. However, you may be wondering about hygiene. San Francisco Department of Public Health claims there are no health risks from not wearing shoes. However, smelly feet can be detected faster….
Source:margriet.nl, businessinsider.com
