every one of these perks was self-consciously provided as a way to keep workers motivated and productive. The free cafeteria meant that Google employees didn’t have to leave the office in the middle of the day and could get back to work with ease. In the bathroom stalls were quizzes and coding tips to help people stay sharp. The shuttle buses had WiFi on them, so employees could be productive on the way to and from the Googleplex. Healthy, clear-headed workers could do better coding, or so the thinking went.
