In many organizations, whiteboard markers are treated as precious goods. They are tightly controlled and always in short supply. Invariably, half of the markers at any given whiteboard are dry and unusable.
I wish they chose a better example. Even the company where Frugality is a leadership principle and does make poor decisions that optimize for money over personnel happiness has markers freely available.
Possible examples: snacks and beverages, computer peripherals (and even loaner laptops), perks that keep people happy (gym, jam rooms, maker space, ...)
