While companies once lured the right people with company cars, it now seems that gaming has become the new trendy way to attract young people. And amidst this new fun, table football occupies a prominent place.
The Game and Its Benefits
Any good table football player knows that it's a good educational tool. Ideal for unwinding, table football is also, and above all, an effective way to learn information, values, and skills. It's an object that brings people together, creates bonds, and helps develop true group cohesion. This complicity that develops between employees is beneficial to the company's productivity. For this to work, however, it's important to separate work time and play time, just as we separate work and private life. One shouldn't encroach on the other...
A lure for the new generations
Who hasn't dreamed of working in a company where they have fun? It's clear that a job posting highlighting this fun mechanic is more appealing than a traditional ad offering a less appealing glimpse of corporate life. And it's not just startups that are using this tactic. Large corporations are also getting involved to attract younger generations. Agence Australie notably organized its "Australian Open," a sort of mini foosball tournament open to all, to recruit its future employees. But the stakes aren't really the same. For a startup, a foosball table synonymous with a good atmosphere is a way to stand out from highly reputable companies that attract all the young candidates eager to build their CVs. The game then becomes an undeniable argument, a charming asset. Be careful, however, not to overdo it. Younger generations are looking for meaning and fulfillment in their work. Which brings us back to the essential separation between play and work!