Nothing saves time like not having to leave the office for snacks and drinks. Maybe you're organized enough to have the stuff you want stocked for yourself and

Nothing saves time like not having to leave the office for snacks and drinks. Maybe you're organized enough to have the stuff you want stocked for yourself and ready. Many people aren't. And as the article points out - this stuff doesn't cost much. You're not going to get a significant raise if they don't have a pingpong table and Le Croix. It's also a little bit of an accounting trick IIUC. Those things are expenses for the company and tax deductible. If you buy them yourself - you're probably paying >40% income tax on it.