Staff Get Paid to Read… Anything
At a Dutch architecture firm, employees receive a monthly reading stipend—no strings attached. Whether it’s a mystery novel, historical biography, or graphic novel, the company reimburses them for books they choose to read for pleasure, not work.
Why? The founder believes that broad knowledge breeds creativity. Employees have started informal book clubs, surprise each other with recommendations, and even leave books on desks with handwritten notes. It’s turned the office into a mini library with personality—and sparked conversations that no team-building workshop ever could.
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