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> I don't know whether money makes tech writers more
> productive, but which would you choose, a communal
> foosball table or a $2,000 raise? (Understood, the
> costs to the company are different, but thinking
> looking at the employee.)
Do either make you more productive? On a measured
basis? Perhaps. The raise might give you an ego boost
and allow you to work without as much on your mind.
The foosball might also allow you to clear your head,
but you won't know if you're more productive unless
you discount foosball time from your measurements to
see.
> May I suggest training and a positive, team-based
> work
> environment, and valuing the contributions of
> employees makes them happier and more productive?
Pish posh. That stuff never works. </sarcasm>
> Salary and foos-ball might increase retention of
> valued employees, though.
No doubt.
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