I concur. I think not wanting to implement this type of workplace for my small service based company is exactly what's been keeping us from taking things to th

I concur. I think not wanting to implement this type of workplace for my small service based company is exactly what's been keeping us from taking things to the next level. For us, it's been worth it to have a relaxed work environment with happy employees, but I'd be lying to myself if I didn't think it came at the cost of some decreased profits. I also find myself questioning our motivations for doing such -- is it just easier on us, as owners, to have a less stressed workplace? Are we afraid of being disliked by employees? Are these good reasons? Anyways, the article does sound like a nightmare for any technical person, where creative liberty and freedom to innovate aren't fostered while under micromanagement. However most US businesses, despite HN's demographic, don't fall into this category.