Our boss wants to know what company rules we should have to improve the culture?

Question

He want's to know our opinions on whether we should have flexitime, allow non-work related internet access etc.

We've got about 200 people in the company, half are programmers half are sales. We all want the workplace to be productive and fun.

• What issues should I bring up?
• What are the arguments for and against them?
• And how should the idea be implemented (or for rules, how should it be regulated)?

Thanks.

Answer 1

If you don't treat your employees like adults, then only children will want to work for you. That means that you let people set their own hours, visit whatever web sites they want, etc, but it also means that if they aren't available when they're needed, are looking at inappropriate web sites or offend a customer, you punish them like adults.

Answer 2

Not it's intended purpose, but I think the Joel Test could be used as a litmus test. It was intended to be used when evaluating prospective employers, but I see no reason why you shouldn't use it to try and improve your current workplace.