Workplace slide a waste of money?

Creative Space Management were the company behind a helter-skelter installed in a workplace in Sheffield, UK. Now though, a backlash against this workplace gimmick is happening; mostly due to the sheer cost of the slide.


The 85ft slide can not be used by members of the public on the grounds of 'health and safety'. If they did, I am sure the company's insurance would not cover them. Sheffield council have defended using £91,500 of public money to put in the slide because of the amount of international publicity it has generated. But questions are being asked as to whether this has had any positive effect on business in the area.

In this difficult financial time, some people just can't stomach the fact that almost £100,000 has been spent on what has been shown to be a publicity stunt, rather than going on projects to benefit the city. Lets hope that the rest of the office space in the building is let soon. I am sure that, with the open day that is planned this summer, it won't take too much to generate some more interest.

[via The Star]

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